SRINAGAR: The holy month of fasting, Ramadhan, will begin in JK from tomorrow as the Crescent moon has been sighted, announced Grand Mufti Nasir-ul Islam.
“The first day of the fasting month of Ramadhan will be on Tuesday in JK. The Crescent moon has been sighted, and there is enough evidence,” Mufti Nasir said.
He stated that after thorough consultations with the 10-member committee, which includes Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Moulana Rehmatullah, and other Islamic scholars, it has been unanimously decided that the first day of the fasting month will be Tuesday in JK.
Mufti Nasir extended his greetings to the people of JK on the occasion of the beginning of the fasting month, stating that people should pray and read the Quran in this month and seek repentance from the Almighty. He also mentioned that the first Tarawih (late-night prayers) will commence from today (Monday). (KNO)
