Hyderabad: The Markazi Ruyat-e-Hilal Committee, operating under the Majlis Ulema-e-Deccan, confirmed on Wednesday evening that the crescent moon marking the start of Zil Hajj had been sighted.
As a result, Zil Hajj begins Thursday, May 29, 2025, with Eid ul Azha slated for Saturday, June 7. The announcement followed verified moon-sighting reports and was formally endorsed by local religious scholars.
Eid ul Azha often called the Festival of Sacrifice is one of Islam’s most important observances, honoring the steadfast faith of Prophet Ibrahim.