Dhaka: The National Moon Sighting Committee is set to meet tomorrow evening at the Islamic Foundation’s conference room in Baitul Mukarram to determine the date for Eid-ul-Azha.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting will commence at 6:30 pm, following the Maghrib prayers, as stated in a press release. The primary agenda is to observe the moon marking the holy month of Zilhajj 1446 Hijri, which will help establish the date for the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha.
The meeting will be chaired by Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossen. The Islamic Foundation has requested the public to report any sightings of the Zilhajj moon by contacting the following telephone numbers: 02-223381725, 02-41050912, 02-41050916, and 02-41050917. Additionally, sightings can be reported via fax to 02-223383397 and 02-9555951.
The Foundation has also urged citizens to inform the relevant Deputy Commissioner or Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) regarding any moon sightings to ensure accurate and timely information.