Crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah sighted in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that the sighting of the crescent moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah has been confirmed. As a result, the Day of Hajj will be observed on Tuesday, 27 June, and the religious festival of Eid Al Adha will be celebrated on Wednesday, 28 June 2023.
The official confirmation of the moon sighting was made by the Saudi authorities, signaling the beginning of the holy month of Dhul Hijjah. This important announcement paves the way for millions of Muslims around the world to make their final preparations for the annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
The Day of Hajj, scheduled for Tuesday, 27 June, marks the peak of this sacred pilgrimage. It is a day of immense significance and devotion for the pilgrims, who gather in the plains of Arafat to seek forgiveness, offer supplications, and engage in intense prayers.
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EC notice to Bihar Deputy CM over alleged possession of two voter IDs
Patna: The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday issued a notice to Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha over allegations of possessing two voter identity cards and being registered in two separate assembly constituencies.
The action follows a complaint by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who earlier in the day alleged that Sinha was a registered voter in both Lakhisarai and Bankipur assembly constituencies, located in different districts. Speaking to reporters, Yadav questioned what steps had been taken against Sinha.
According to officials, the notice, issued by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) for Bankipur constituency, seeks an explanation from Sinha by August 14 on why he holds two voter IDs.
The controversy coincided with a protest by opposition MPs, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Sharad Pawar, who marched from Parliament House towards the EC headquarters in New Delhi against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Bihar. The protestors, wearing white caps marked with a red cross over the words “SIR” and “vote chori,” were stopped by police near Transport Bhawan.
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