On the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan Railways has announced the operation of five special trains to facilitate passengers during Eidul Azha.
Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has approved the schedule for these special trains, which will connect major cities across the country.
According to a spokesperson for Pakistan Railways, the first Eid special train will depart from Karachi for Lahore on June 2 at 1:00pm.
The second train will leave Quetta for Peshawar on June 3 at 10:00am. On the same day, a third special train is scheduled to depart from Lahore for Karachi at 5:00pm.
Later that evening, a fourth special train will set off from Karachi for Rawalpindi at 8:00pm, while the fifth and final Eid special train will depart from Karachi Cantt on June 4 at 5:30pm.
“The purpose of these special trains is to ensure that passengers can enjoy a safe, comfortable, and quality journey during Eid,” the spokesperson said.
“Pakistan Railways’ top priority is to help people reunite with their loved ones during the festive season,” the official added.
Eidul Azha is likely to be celebrated in Pakistan on June 7, as astronomical calculations suggest the Zilhajj moon will not be sighted on May 27.
According to astronomical data, the new moon of Zil Hajj 1446 AH will be born on May 27, 2025, at 08:02 PST.
At sunset on May 27 (29th Ziqad 1446 AH), the moon’s age will be around 11 hours and 34 minutes.
As reported by SUPARCO, the time between sunset and moonset along Pakistan’s coastal regions will be about 37 minutes.
The sighting of the new moon will not be possible even with the aid of a telescope, even under ideal weather conditions.
As a result, the 1st of Zil Hajj is expected to fall on May 29, making Eidul Azha likely to be observed on June 7.
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