The Hilaal for Zul Hijjah 1442, on Saturday evening, 10 July, will be 13 hours 55 minutes at sunset (17:12) in Durban. Thus, the moon will most probably not be sighted. The moon should be visible on Sunday evening, heralding the start of Zul Hijjah. However, readers are advised to check with their local Mosques for confirmation of the sighting of the moon.
It is desirable for the one who will be sacrificing an animal for qurbānī to avoid cutting their hair or nails, once the moon of Zul Hijjah is sighted, until after the animal is slaughtered. Rasulullah salallahu alayhi wasallam said: “When the ten days (of Dhul Hijjah) begin and a person has an animal for sacrifice which he intends to slaughter, then let him not cut his hair or trim his nails.” (Muslim)
