Srinagar, May 17: The crescent for the holy month of Dhul Hijjah was sighted anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, Grand Mufti J&K said.
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Speaking to news agency JKNS, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi said that the testimony regarding the sighting of the moon was received from Kargil and parts of J&K.
He said that as a result, the month of Dhul Hijjah (1447 A.H) will commence from Monday, May 18, 2026.
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The Grand Mufti further stated that Eid al-Adha will be observed on May 27, 2026 (Wednesday). (JKNS)
