J&K govt. declares 3-day holiday for Id in Kashmir
The J&K government has declared a three-day holiday for Id this year, expanding the previous two-day holiday. This decision comes amid confusion over the moon sighting and differing holiday dates across the country. Local leaders have emphasized the importance of celebrating Id with simplicity and responsibility while also addressing community needs.
- ▪The J&K government announced a three-day holiday for Id, starting May 27, 2026.
- ▪The decision was made after the crescent was sighted by Kashmir's grand mufti, Nas-r-ul-Islam.
- ▪Contrary to the local holiday, the J&K High Court declared Id holiday on May 28, aligning with the rest of the country.
- ▪Local cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq plans to conduct Id prayers at Eidgah Srinagar, despite past security restrictions.
- ▪J&K officials have encouraged people to remember the underprivileged during the celebrations.
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The J&K government on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) increased Id holidays up to three days this year, even as confusion over the moon sightings have caused confusion over holidays.“Couple of days ago, the BJP government in West Bengal downsized Eid ul Zuha holidays from two days to one. The NC government expanded Id holidays from two days to three. The credit goes to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for this. God forbid, if BJP had come to power here also, people would have to rush to their offices with their qurbani baskets in their hands,” said NC spokesman Imran Nabi Dar.The J&K government announced special casual leave on May 29, which is the third Id in the Union Territory (UT).
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