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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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
