News Topic:Muslims

Ramadhan enters in final Ashra, thousands observe Aitikaf

The ongoing holy month of Ramadhan has entered its final Ashra (10 days) and thousands of Muslims began to observe Aitikaf in Masjids and Shrines.

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.

Mehraj-ul-Alam celebrated with religious fervor in Valley

Thousands of devotees on Tuesday thronged shrines and Masjids across Kashmir Valley for special prayers on Mehraj-ul-Alam.

JKHC notifies interview schedule for Khadim-ul-Hujaj for Haj-2022

The Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee on Friday notified the interview schedule for Khadim-ul-Hujaj for Haj-2022 to be held at Haj House Bemina, Srinagar.

11,000 register for 2022 Hajj from J-K, Ladakh: Officials

At least 11,000 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have registered for the Hajj in the ensuing year scheduled to begin from May month.

Muslims perform last rites of Kashmiri Pandit lady Pulwama

The local Muslims in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district helped perform the last rites of a 55-year-old Kashmiri Pandit lady, who died on Friday.

Muslims perform last rites of Pandit lady in Tral

Local Muslims in Pulwama district on Tuesday helped perform the last rites of a 71-year-old Kashmiri Pandit lady who died on Monday evening.

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.