20 Jun, 08:15 (IST)

The crescent moon was sighted in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia and New Zealand on June 19. Therefore, the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah 1444 begins from June 20. Eid Ul Azha 2023, which is celebrated on 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, shall fall on June 29 in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia and New Zealand.

19 Jun, 20:20 (IST)

The crescent moon has been sighted in many parts of Pakistan with people sharing the news on Twitter. Therefore, Dhul Hijjah month shall begin from June 20 in Pakistan. Eid Ul Azha 2023 will be celebrated on June 29.

19 Jun, 20:04 (IST)

The crescent moon has been sighted in Bangladesh. Accordingly, Dhul Hijjah month shall begin from June 20. Eid Ul Azha 2023 will be celebrated on June 29 in Bangladesh.

19 Jun, 19:17 (IST)

A final announcement on Dhul Hijjah (Zul Hijjah 1444) moon sighting in Pakistan and Bangladesh is expected shortly after Maghrib prayers, which is performed soon after the sun goes down. The moon sighting will also confirmed Eid Ul Azha 2023 date in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

19 Jun, 14:22 (IST)

The Dhul Hijjah moon has been sighted in Australia and New Zealand. The last month of Islamic calendar will begin from June 20. Accordingly, Eid Ul Adha 2023 will be observed on June 29 in Australia and New Zealand.

19 Jun, 14:02 (IST)

Eid Ul Adha 2023 in Australia will be celebrated on June 29 as the Dhul Hijjah moon has been sighted in Townsville. While the moon was not sighted in Eid Ul Adha 2023 Holiday in UAE: Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane, it was seen in Townsville. "Hence, according to the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet, the month of Dhul Hijjah will commence from Tuesday, 20th of June 2023. Eid -ul- Adhaa will be celebrated on Thursday 29th of June 2023," the Moon Sighting Australia announced.

19 Jun, 13:48 (IST)

The Dhul Hijjah moon has been sighted in New Zealand. Eid Ul Adha 2023 in New Zealand will be celebrated on June 29. Below is the official announcement.

19 Jun, 13:46 (IST)

The Dhul Hijjah moon has not been sighted in major parts of Australia so far. According to Moon Sighting Australia, the moon has not been seen in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane. A final decision on Eid Ul Adha 2023 date will be announced shortly.

19 Jun, 13:12 (IST)

Ruet-e-Hilal committees in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia and New Zealand will made final announcement on Dhul Hijjah moon sighting and Eid Ul Adha 2023 date after Maghrib prayers. First, we will hear announcements from Australia and New Zealand. Stay here for Eid Ul Adha 2023 moon sighting live news updates.

Islamabad, June 19: Ruet-e-Hilal committees in different parts of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia and New Zealand will meet today for the Dhul Hijjah 1444 moon sighting or Eid al-Adha 2023 moon sighting. Dhul Huijjah is the last month of the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Adha, also called Eid Ul Azha, Bakrid and Bakra Eid, is the second major Islamic festival celebrated on 10th day of Dhul Huijjah month. LatestLY shall bring to you Eid al-Adha 2023 moon sighting live news updates from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia and New Zealand. Based on the moon sighting, Bakrid 2023 date in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia and New Zealand will be announced.

The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cyclone. Each month begins with the sighting of the new moon. Muslims look for the moon in the evening of 29th day of each month. If the moon is seen, the ongoing month ends and a new month begins. However, a new month would begin after the ongoing month completes 30 days in case the moon remains invisible. Eid al-Adha 2023 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia: Dhul Hijjah Crescent Sighted in KSA, Eid Ul Azha to Fall on June 28.

Today is 29th day of the ongoing Dhul Qadah month in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia and New Zealand. Hence, if the moon is sighted today, Dhul Qadah month shall end and Dhul Hijjah 1444 month will start from tomorrow, June 20. However, Dhul Qadah month shall complete 30 days on June 20 in case the moon remains invisible. Consequently, Dhul Hijjah month shall commence from June 21. When Is Hajj 2023? From Date to History and Significance, Here’s Everything to Know About the Islamic Pilgrimage.

Bakra Eid 2023 Date in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia and New Zealand:

As stated above, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha or Bakrid on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah month. If the Dhul Hijjah month starts from June 20, Bakra Eid in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia and New Zealand will be observed on June 29. In case the Dhul Hijjah month begins from June 21, Muslims will celebrate the festival on June 30. Stay here to catch Eid al-Adha moon sighting in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia and New Zealand live news updates.