Crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah not sighted in Bhatkal, Eid ul Adha on June 29
Bhatkal: The Qazis of the Bhatkal moon sighting committee announced on Sunday that the crescent moon for the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah was not sighted in Bhatkal and the surrounding areas. As a result, June 19 will be considered the 30th day of Dhul Qadah.
The official announcement confirmed that Eid-ul-Adha, will be celebrated on June 29. This important religious festival commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Muslims around the world gather for communal prayers, partake in festive meals, and engage in acts of charity and generosity during this auspicious occasion.
Furthermore, the day of Arafah or the Day of Hajj will be observed on June 28. This day holds immense significance for Muslim pilgrims performing the Hajj, as they gather at the plain of Arafat to seek forgiveness, offer prayers, and engage in intense spiritual reflection. It is a time of profound devotion and supplication for believers embarking on this sacred pilgrimage.
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Ajay Rai’s ‘nimbu-mirchi’ jibe over Rafale use in Pahalgam aftermath sparks BJP-Congress row
New Delhi: A political row erupted after Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai used a toy plane hung with lemon and chillies to question the government’s response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Rai made a symbolic reference, aimed at the Centre’s inaction despite possessing Rafale fighter jets, to the popular superstition of warding off evil with a “nimbu-mirchi” charm.
With the toy plane in his hands, Rai questioned, “When will they take action against terrorists and those who support them? Rafale jets are parked in hangars, protected with lemons and chillies. Our youth went to Pahalgam full of joy, but their bodies came back in coffins.”
The BJP responded, accusing the Congress of echoing Pakistan’s narrative. BJP’s spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala said, “Ajay Rai has not just held a toy plane, he has insulted the armed forces and played into Pakistan’s hands.” He claimed that while the Congress publicly pledged support to the Centre following the attack, its other leaders have acted to demoralize Indian forces.
Poonawala said, “This isn’t an isolated slip-up, it’s a pattern,” citing previous controversial comments by Congress leaders Siddaramaiah, Charanjit Singh Channi, Vijay Wadettiwar and RB Timmapur.
The video was picked up by Pakistan’s media, adding fuel to the BJP’s criticism that the Congress was acting like a “PR agent” for India’s adversaries. Despite the backlash, Rai stood by his statement, saying, “I am only asking when Rafale will be used. The country is waiting for action against the Pahalgam killers.” He also added that while the Congress supports the government in fighting terrorism, people have a right to question its strategy.
The Congress leadership has cautioned its members against making off-the-cuff remarks after getting caught off guard by repeated flare-ups. The Communication in-charge Jairam Ramesh clarified on X that only views expressed by Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and authorized AICC office-bearers represent the official party line.
