Crescent moon sighted, Coastal Karnataka to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on July 31
Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Bhatkal qazis confirm sighting of moon
Mangaluru: Qazis in Coastal Karnataka on Tuesday evening confirmed sighting of the crescent moon of the holy month of Dhu Al Hijj, meaning the Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on July 31 in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Bhatkal and other parts.
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Dakshina Kannada Qazi Alhaj Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar and Udupi Qazi Alhaj Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar confirmed the sighting of the moon on Tuesday evening.
Similar reports were received from Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada Districts where the local moon sighting committee had confirmed sighting of the moon adding that July 31 will be the first day of Eid-ul-Adha.
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Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on the tenth day of Eid-ul-Adha which honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
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Body of man in Kalaburagi found hanging in his field; cause of death unknown
Kalaburagi: A man was found dead, with his body seen hanging, in his own field in Hulasaguda village of Kalagi taluk on Saturday morning. The cause for death is unknown as yet.
The deceased, identified as Revanasiddhappa Shettappa (26), is learned to have been a resident of Hulasaguda village.
Ratkal Police Sub-inspector Sheela Devi reportedly visited the spot where the man’s body was found and inspected it.
Police have registered a case in this regard and are probing the death of the Shettappa.
