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Srinagar: Grand Mufti of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has announced that Muharram-ul-Haram will begin on June 17, 2026 (Wednesday).<\/p>\n

According to Kashmir Media Service, the Grand Mufti said the crescent moon was not sighted from any part of the territory.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs no credible moon sighting reports were received, the 1st of Muharram-ul-Haram will be observed on June 17, 2026,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Extending greetings to the Muslim Ummah on the Islamic New Year, the Grand Mufti prayed for peace, prosperity and well-being of the people<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Srinagar: Grand Mufti of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has announced that Muharram-ul-Haram will begin on June 17, 2026 (Wednesday). 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