News Topic:Islam
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
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900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
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