Srinagar, May 17: The crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah was sighted in parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi announced.
He said reports of moon sighting were received from Kargil and several areas of Jammu and Kashmir following which the new lunar month was confirmed.
According to the Grand Mufti, the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447 A.H. will fall on Monday, May 18, 2026.
He further announced that Eid-ul-Adha will be observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
