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First day of Muharram in J&K on Wednesday: Grand Mufti

The month of Muharram-ul-Haram, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, will commence in Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Ramadan moon sighted, holy month begins in J-K: Grand Mufti

The Ramadan moon has been sighted in Jammu and Kashmir this evening, Grand Mufti, Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir ul Islam Farooqi, announced.

New Islamic Year 1445 AH commences on Thursday

Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Tuesday said that Thursday would be the first day of the new Islamic Year – 1445 AH.

Sacrifice, Truth, and Love for a Cause – Reflecting on Muharram’s Universal Message

There are many lessons to be learnt from the unique event. A reasonable person can draw many lessons from Karbala or Muharram.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrated with religious fervour across Kashmir

Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) was celebrated with full reverence, devotion and religious fervour across Kashmir valley on Sunday.

J-K’s Grand Mufti fixes Sadaqat al-Fitr at Rs 65

Sadaqat-ul- Fitr, also known as Zakat-ul-Fitr, amount has been fixed at Rs 65 per person, Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti, Nasir-ul-lslam announced on Monday.

Hijab is an obligation in Islam, says Zaira Wasim

‘Dangal’ famed former film actress Zaira Wasim while reacting over ‘Hijab’ row said that ‘Hijab’ is not a choice but an obligation in Islam.

Saudi Arabia bans Tablighi Jamaat

Saudi Arabia has startled the Islamic world by banning the Tablighi Jamaat, calling it one of the gateways of terrorism.

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