Srinagar- The crescent moon for Rabi-ul-Awal was not sighted on Thursday, and the Islamic month will begin on Saturday, August 15, according to the office of Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Grand Mufti’s office said the moon was not sighted on 29 Safar-ul-Muzaffar 1448 AH, corresponding to August 13, 2026.
Accordingly, Eid Milad-un-Nabi, observed on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awal, will fall on August 26.
The month of Rabi-ul-Awwal holds significance for Muslims as it is associated with the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The faithful commemorate this day with prayers, charity, and a renewed commitment to follow the teachings of the holy prophet, whose life remains a beacon of guidance and compassion for all humanity.
Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam extended greetings to the Muslim community, particularly the people of Jammu and Kashmir, on the beginning of the new Islamic month.He also prayed for Allah’s blessings and spiritual well-being for humanity during the month
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