Received Witness’ About Sighting of Ramadan Crescent from Poonch, Source under Scrutiny: Grand Mufti J&K Nasir-ul-Islam

Srinagar : Grand Mufti Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has said that his office has received witness’ about sighting of moon for holy month of Ramadan 1444 A.H, though the source of the witness is under scrutiny to make any final announcement.

Islam told that the office has entrusted its men across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir to see if the crescent is observable at any place. “We as such received witness’ from Poonch district of Jammu division suggesting evidence of the Ramadan crescent there”, Islam said adding the source is being scrutinized for its reliability to make any final announcement.

“Once we are ready with any decision, we will let the people know it accordingly”, he further said. (GNS)