Eid-ul-Azha on 28 May as moon sighted

The moon of the holy month of Eid-ul-Azha has been sighted in the country’s sky. So, the month of Dhul Hijjah will begin tomorrow, Tuesday.

Accordingly, the holy Eid-ul-Azha will be observed on 28 May, Thursday.

This decision was made at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee held on Monday evening in the conference room of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.

After the meeting, Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) announced the decision.

The holy Eid-ul-Azha, or the Eid of Sacrifice, is observed on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijjah. On this Eid, devotees sacrifice animals to seek the blessings of Allah.