J-K Grand Mufti slams govt over Eid-e-Milad notification mismatch

Srinagar, Sept 5: Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Nasir-ul-Islam, on Thursday expressed displeasure over what he termed as the government’s “failure” to align its notification with the actual sighting of the moon for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW).

In a statement, the Grand Mufti said it was “most unfortunate” that despite Eid-e-Milad falling on Saturday as per the moon sighting, the government notification did not reflect the same.

“This total mismatch reflects a negative approach towards a revered day which holds immense spiritual and religious significance,” the Grand Mufti said.

He urged the administration to ensure accuracy and sensitivity in announcing such religiously significant occasions in the future to avoid confusion among the people.

Earlier, Education Minister Sakina Itoo said it was “unjust” that the administration didn’t heed to the repeated requests from the elected government to shift the holiday to Saturday.