Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighted in J&K, Eid-ul-Adha on May 27: Grand Mufti J&K

The crescent for the holy month of Dhul Hijjah was sighted anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, Grand Mufti J&K said.

Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi said that the testimony regarding the sighting of the moon was received from Kargil and parts of J&K.

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)