Kashmir’s grand mufti constitutes first ever moon-sighting body to avoid controversies
10 months ago

Kashmir’s grand mufti constitutes first ever moon-sighting body to avoid controversies

The Hindu  

Kashmir’s grand mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has constituted a moon-sighting committee for J&K, with the Valley’s chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq as its member. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Islam said the move to form the committee was to put to rest controversies erupting on moon sighting. Besides the Mirwaiz, Kashmir’s top religious scholars from different sects, including Maulvi Rehmatullah Mir Qasmi, Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Haami, Agha Hassan Al-mousvi Al-safavi, Fayaz Ahmad Rizvi, Syed Shabir Geelani, Masroor Abbas Ansari etc. The first ever moon sighting by the committee will be carried out on March 10 to decide on the commencement of the Islamic month of Ramzan.

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Moon Sighting and Paradox of Hijri Calendar
8 months, 1 week ago

Moon Sighting and Paradox of Hijri Calendar

News 18  

On the evening of April 9, the news came that the lunar crescent was sighted in places as distinct as Kerala and Ladakh, thus marking the premature termination of Ramzan, the ninth month of the Hijri calendar, and the immediate beginning of the tenth viz. Upon completion of 30 days, moon sighting becomes redundant, as no Hijri month could be …

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting highlights: Crescent seen in Kerala and J&K
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Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting highlights: Crescent seen in Kerala and J&K

Hindustan Times  

Summary Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting highlights: Muslims throughout India, Pakistan, Australia, Singapore, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries geared up to sight the new crescent moon on the evening of Tuesday, April 09, 2024 corresponding to Ramadan 29, 1445 Hijri, that would mark the end of Ramadan and the onset of the month of Shawwal with Eid-ul-Fitr as its first …

Ramadan moon sighting 2024: Will crescent moon be sighted in India tonight?
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Ramadan moon sighting 2024: Will crescent moon be sighted in India tonight?

Live Mint  

Ramadan moon sighting 2024: Muslim population in Saudi Arabia sighted the crescent moon on Sunday and began their Ramadan 2024 fasting on Monday, March 11. Usually, the Ramadan moon is sighted in parts of Asia and Australia a day after the crescent moon sighting in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. When Ramadan moon sighting 2024 is expected in India? After …

UAE Muslims prepare for Ramadan as Moon sighting expected today
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UAE Muslims prepare for Ramadan as Moon sighting expected today

Live Mint  

Muslims in the United Arab Emirates are gearing up for the holy month of Ramadan, with the country's moon sighting committee announcing the crescent moon is expected to be visible on Sunday evening, March 10. UAE's Moon Sighting Committee The UAE, like many Islamic countries, traditionally relies on the sighting of the crescent moon to determine the start and end …

Eid-ul-Adha 2023 highlights: Crescent sighted in India, Bakrid on 29th
1 year, 6 months ago

Eid-ul-Adha 2023 highlights: Crescent sighted in India, Bakrid on 29th

Hindustan Times  

The Dhul Hijjah crescent moon in India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand and other countries, is crucial for determining the start of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, which is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar and holds great significance for Muslims worldwide, as it is the month in which the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca takes place …

Moon sighted; Id-ul-Fitr on Saturday
1 year, 8 months ago

Moon sighted; Id-ul-Fitr on Saturday

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Id-ul-Fitr will be celebrated all over on Saturday. Hoping and wishing for the best of health, happiness, joy and peace.” Faheem Sultana, corporate employee While people began greeting each other, messaging apps were flooded with ‘Id Mubarak’ messages. A festive atmosphere prevailed across the city, especially around Mecca Masjid and Charminar, the centre for Id shopping. The committee of …

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2023: Date, history, significance, celebrations and all you need to know about the Islamic festival
1 year, 8 months ago

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2023: Date, history, significance, celebrations and all you need to know about the Islamic festival

Hindustan Times  

As Muslims across the globe prepare for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan to end, they are also gearing us to mark the festival of Eid-Ul-Fitr. Eid-Ul-Fitr 2023 Date: Eid-Ul-Fitr falls in the Shawwal month of the Islamic calendar, which has around 29 or 30 days in a month. Since the beginning of any lunar Hijri month varies according to …

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2023: Kerala and Kashmir date, time of moon sighting
1 year, 8 months ago

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2023: Kerala and Kashmir date, time of moon sighting

Hindustan Times  

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2023: As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr which is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Muslims all around the world. Eid-Ul-Fitr Kerala and Kashmir date: The exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr in Kerala and Kashmir, as in other parts of the world, depends on the …

Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting Time in India: Here's when you can spot the crescent moon, iftar timings
1 year, 9 months ago

Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting Time in India: Here's when you can spot the crescent moon, iftar timings

Hindustan Times  

Ramadan - also known as Ramzan, Ramazan or Ramzaan - is the holiest month in Islam. Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting Time in India. According to Crescent Moon Watch, Ramadan's new moon will begin on March 21 at 17:23 GMT, with no sightings of any type being expected that night, Al Jazeera reported. Additionally, the new moon could possibly be seen …

Ramzan moon sighted, Muslims to begin fasting from Sunday
2 years, 8 months ago

Ramzan moon sighted, Muslims to begin fasting from Sunday

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to greet people ahead of the beginning of the Muslim holy month Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people ahead of the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramzan. pic.twitter.com/Q5YaWzaz38 — Narendra Modi April 2, 2022 The Ramzan moon was sighted on Saturday evening and Muslims in India will begin fasting …

Ramzan Moon Sighted in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh; PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Greet Nation - News18
2 years, 8 months ago

Ramzan Moon Sighted in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh; PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Greet Nation - News18

News 18  

RAMADAN MOON SIGHTING LIVE UPDATES 2022: With the sighting of Ramzan Moon in many part of the country on Saturday evening, the first fast of the holy month of Ramadan will be observed in India on Sunday, April 3. With the sighting of the crescent moon, the holy month of Ramzan begin in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian …

Ramzan moon sighted, Muslims to begin fasting from Sunday
2 years, 8 months ago

Ramzan moon sighted, Muslims to begin fasting from Sunday

India TV News  

Highlights The Ramzan moon was sighted this evening and Muslims in India will begin fasting from Sunday Various Muslim bodies in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu stated that fasting will begin from tomorrow Muslims have been observing the fasting month for the past two years in the shadow of the Covid The Ramzan moon was sighted this evening and Muslims in …

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: Moon Sighting date and time in India, its significance; share these wishes, messages
3 years, 7 months ago

Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: Moon Sighting date and time in India, its significance; share these wishes, messages

India Today  

Eid-ul-Fitr is certainly one of the most important festivals for the Muslim community across the globe. Eid-ul-Fitr date and timings On Tuesday, May 11, many countries expected to sight the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Eid-ul-Fitr. But as Muslims in UAE, Qatar and other Arab states did not see the moon on Tuesday night, Eid 2021, is expected to …

Eid ul-Fitr May 2021: Check date, other significant details here
3 years, 7 months ago

Eid ul-Fitr May 2021: Check date, other significant details here

India Today  

Eid ul-Fitr May 2021: The festival of breaking the fast, Eid al-Fitr is also known as Meethi Eid is a major Muslim festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Read on to know the Eid ul-Fitr 2021 date and other significant details. Eid ul-Fitr May 2021: Date Traditionally, the tenth month begins with the sighting of …

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