News Topic:Islam
Religion
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.
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Religion
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.
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Religion
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.
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Opinion
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.
Religion
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.
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Religion
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.
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Views
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.
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Religion
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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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.