Srinagar, July 06: The crescent for Muharram, marking the first month of the Islamic year, has not been sighted anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir, according to Grand Mufti Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi. No testimonies regarding the sighting were reported to his office until late evening from any part of the region.
“After a consensus with the scholars, it is being announced that the Holy Muharram for the Islamic year 1446 A.H will start from Monday, July 8, 2024,” stated Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam. He further added that Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, will be observed on July 17.
The Grand Mufti extended his felicitations to the entire Muslim Ummah on this occasion and prayed for sustainable peace and prosperity across the world.
In preparation for Ashura, the District Administration of Srinagar has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the observance.
