Grand Mufti, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Friday evening said the moon for Muharram-ul-Haram was not sighted anywhere and as such Sunday will mark the beginning of new Islamic Year – 1444 A.H.
Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam told a local news agency GNS that no witness’ could be made available on record regarding the sighting of moon, from any part of Jammu or Kashmir divisions. “The new year will as such start from Sunday, August 31, and the Ashura shall be observed on August 9”, Islam said.
Install Our App | DOWNLOAD |
Join Telegram Channel | JOIN NOW |
Join Facebook Group | JOIN NOW |
Subscribe YouTube Channel | SUBSCRIBE |
Follow On Twitter | FOLLOW |
Follow On Instagram | FOLLOW |
In his message, the top Mufti urged Muslims to observe the ensuing eve with austerity and also asked them to pray for the overall well-being of Ummah, especially of youth. “People should refrain from indulging in immodest activities”, Islam said, adding the ensuing eve has a fundamental message that we should not bow before falsehood and instead remain steadfast on what our religion teaches us.
Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that her party is willing to…
A day after National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah announced pre-poll alliance with the Congress…
The Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) called off the strike protesting the Kolkata…
The Cyber Unit Handwara has achieved significant success in its ongoing efforts to combat financial…
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi has invited Online applications for the…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, a Maharatna Company under the Ministry of Power, Government…