The crescent for the holy month of Dhul Hijjah was sighted anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, Grand Mufti Jammu Kashmir said.
Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi said that the testimony regarding the sighting of the moon was received from Kargil and parts of Jammu Kashmir.
He said that as a result, the month of Dhul Hijjah (1447 A.H) will commence from Monday, May 18, 2026.
The Grand Mufti further stated that Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on May 27, 2026 (Wednesday). (JKNS)
