Srinagar, Jan 30: Crescent of Shaban-ul-Moazzam 1446 A.H, C.E 2025, has been sighted this evening, informed Grand Mufti J&K, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi.
“Testimony with regard to the sighting of the crescent of Shaban-ul-Moazzam 1446 A.H, was received today on 30 January 2025 A.D, (Thursday),” Islam said, adding, “Accordingly tomorrow i.e January 31, 2025 (Friday) will mark the first day of the (Shaban-ul-Moazzam) month.”
The Grand Mufti has in the meanwhile extended his greetings to the whole Muslim Ummah in general and to those particularly in Jammu and Kashmir on the eve and prayed that Almighty Allah bless humankind with his mercy.
After Rajab al-Murajab, Shaban al-Moazzam is the second month of Ibadah (worship) in order to make preparations for the grand and majestic month of Ramadhan al-Mubarak – the month of fasting and forgiveness.
Shaban al-Moazzam is a month of high excellence and is dedicated to the Leader of the Prophets, Muhammad (SAW). He used to keep fasts during this month and join it with the month of Ramadhan al-Mubarak. He used to say, “Sha’ban is a month dedicated to me. Whoever keeps one fast during my month will definitely go to heaven”.
