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As per the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi is being celebrated in J&K on Saturday. (Photo: PTI file)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

While the country is celebrating Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi today, the Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir will observe the festival on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a row erupted as the J&K administration announced the holiday for the festival on Friday, instead of Saturday. As per the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi is being celebrated in J&K on Saturday.<\/p>\n

J&K Minister Sakina Itoo blamed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha\u2019s administration for not shifting the holiday on Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi \u201cdespite repeated requests”.<\/p>\n

The minister accused the LG administration of \u201cplaying with the emotions of the people” as they did not shift the holiday to Saturday from Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is totally unjust that Eid-e-Milad, a sacred occasion for Muslims worldwide, is not observed as a holiday on the correct date in J-K. What does \u2018subject to appearance of the moon\u2019 mean if it is not followed?” Itoo said in a post on X.<\/p>\n

She said, \u201cDespite repeated requests” from the elected government to shift the holiday, \u201cno action has been taken.” \u201cThis is playing with the emotions of the people. Such decisions should be at the helm of the elected government,” the minister added.<\/p>\n

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This is totally unjust that Eid-e-Milad, a sacred occasion for Muslims worldwide, is not observed as a holiday on the correct date in J&K. What does \u201csubject to appearance of the moon” mean if it is not followed? Despite repeated requests from the elected Govt to shift the\u2026\u2014 Sakina Itoo (@sakinaitoo) September 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also stated that the administration\u2019s decision not to shift the holiday is inconsiderate and designed to hurt the sentiments of the people.\u00a0 He shared an image of the calendar printed by the Government press in which September 5 is marked as a holiday for Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi based on the appearance of the moon.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt means that the holiday is subject to change depending upon the moon being sighted. The deliberate decision by the unelected government to not shift the holiday is inconsiderate & designed to hurt the sentiments of the people. #EidMiladUnNabi #eidmiladunnabi2025,” Abdullah said.<\/p>\n

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The calendar printed by the Government press is very clear \u2013 \u201cSubject to the appearance of the moon”. It means that the holiday is subject to change depending upon the moon being sighted. The deliberate decision by the unelected government to not shift the holiday is\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/xaSz182waJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rqYmHosFdK<\/a>\u2014 Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) September 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

People\u2019s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti accused the National Conference-led government of the reason why J&K is not observing a holiday today.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow unfortunate that a blessed occasion like Eid-e-Milad for Muslims all over the world is not even being observed on the correct day in J&K. Month after month we witness how the NC Government even with a brute majority legitimises & normalises such atrocious decisions. India\u2019s only Muslim majority state doesn\u2019t even have the freedom to declare our cherished religious occasions,” Mufti wrote in a post on X.<\/p>\n

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How unfortunate that a blessed occasion like Eid-e-Milad for Muslims all over the world is not even being observed on the correct day in J&K. Month after month we witness how the NC Government even with a brute majority legitimises & normalises such atrocious decisions. India\u2019s\u2026\u2014 Iltija Mufti (@IltijaMufti_) September 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, the government decided to shift the public holiday on account of Eid-e-Milad in Mumbai city and the suburban district on September 8 instead of September 5.<\/p>\n

The move was taken after the Muslim community decided to hold Eid-e-Milad processions on September 8 to ensure harmony, as Anant Chaturdashi falls on September 6, when Ganesh idols will be immersed after public processions, officials said.<\/p>\n

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Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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