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

Srinagar, May 17 : The crescent for the holy month of Dhul Hijjah was sighted anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, Grand Mufti J&K said.

Speaking to news agency JKNS, 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)

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