Srinagar:Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Nasir ul Islam, on Friday expressed displeasure over the government’s failure to align the official holiday for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) with the actual sighting of the moon, calling it a matter of deep regret.
The Grand Mufti said it was most unfortunate that despite Eid Milad falling on Saturday as per the moon sighting, the government notification did not reflect the same.
“This is a total mismatch and reflects a negative approach towards a revered day which holds immense spiritual and religious significance,” Nasir ul Islam said.
The religious head emphasized that such insensitivity from the authorities creates discontent among the people and undermines the sanctity of an occasion that is observed with reverence across the Muslim world. [KNT]
