Eid ul-Adha, or the "Festival of Sacrifice," is likely to be celebrated in Pakistan on Saturday, June 7, 2025, based on initial astronomical forecasts.

The religious festival commemorates the climax of Hajj, the yearly pilgrimage to Makkah, and falls on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.

Eid ul-Adha is to celebrate the unshakeable belief of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was prepared to sacrifice his son to obey Almighty Allah’s command. As a remembrance of such faith, Muslims across the globe perform sacrifices of animals like goats, cows, sheep, or camels.

The meat is then divided into three portions: one for the household, one for friends and relatives, and one for the poor—emphasizing compassion, charity, and community.

Astronomers say that the moon for Dhul-Hijjah is expected to be visible in Pakistan on the night of May 27, 2025. If the crescent appears as anticipated, Eid will be celebrated on June 7. But the final word will come from the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, which declares moon sightings officially based on local visibility.

Meanwhile, in the United Arab Emirates, the Emirates Astronomy Society foresees Eid ul-Adha being celebrated a day earlier, on Friday, June 6, since the Islamic month can start a day earlier in Arab nations because of differences in moon visibility in the region.