ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced weather forecasts for the upcoming celebration of Eid ul-Adha.
Irfan Virk, Director of the Meteorological Department, informed that the current rainy period would soon end, and temperature levels across the country would increase. He predicted that temperatures would rise further during the days of Eid.
In an interview with a private channel, Virk further stated that it could rain before the Eid holiday but he offered no guarantee.
According to weather alerts issued by the Meteorological Department, precipitation may occur in some areas of the country in the next 12-24 hours. Rainfall will occur in Lahore for the next two days, after which temperatures will start to rise. In addition, northern and north-eastern districts of Punjab will witness rainfall in the next 24-48 hours.
The temperature in Karachi will not reach extreme levels as it usually does at the beginning of May. Temperature levels are expected to be high in the coming days, but weather conditions will be pleasant for the next two days.
The last week of May marks the Eid ul-Adha celebration, and citizens are advised to monitor weather updates.
Astronomers predict likely date for Eid al-Adha 2026
Earlier, Astronomers have forecast that Eid al-Adha in Pakistan is likely to fall on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, based on lunar calculations, according to scientific estimates.
According to experts, the new moon is expected to be born in the early hours of May 17–18, 2026, at approximately 1:15 a.m. local time. By the evening of May 17, the moon’s age is expected to exceed 18 hours, making it potentially visible if weather conditions remain clear.
On this basis, astronomers suggest that the first day of Dhul-Hijjah is likely to begin on May 18, placing Eid al-Adha on May 27. However, if the crescent moon is not sighted on May 17 due to weather or visibility conditions, the Islamic month of Dhul-Qadah may complete 30 days, shifting Eid to May 28, 2026.
Experts emphasize that despite scientific projections, the final announcement of Eid’s date will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after official moon sighting.
Earlier, the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council also indicated a strong possibility of Eid al-Adha being observed on May 27, aligning with astronomical data.
Eid al-Adha, one of Islam’s most significant religious festivals, is observed on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah and commemorates the devotion and sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
