Eid-E-Milad 2025: Why Holiday Notification Sparked a Major Row in Kashmir - ‘Deliberate Decision by the Unelected Govt’

Political row erupts over Eid-e-Milad holiday in J&K - The Statesman

"This deliberate negligence is unacceptable to the Muslims of J&K who strongly protest it. Equally regrettable is the silence of the elected government, who fail to take a stand on any issue of the people of J&K," he added.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi holiday date sparks row in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah targets L-G, draws flak from Opposition

While the official holiday calendar lists Friday as the date for commemorating the Prophet’s birthday, in the Valley, it is set to be observed on Saturday. "NC passively normalising unjust decisions," says Mehbooba Mufti

Row over Eid-e-Milad holiday sparks J&K Lt Governor vs Omar Abdullah clash

Earlier this month, the J&K government requested the Lt Governor's office to shift the Eid-e-Milad holiday from September 5 to September 6 as it was the correct day based on the appearance of the Moon.

A Holiday Controversy In J&K And Omar Abdullah's Jibe At Lt Governor

It's an official holiday in Jammu and Kashmir today for Eid-e-Milad. But as per the lunar calendar, Milad is tomorrow (September 6). The decision to mark it today has triggered a massive controversy in the Union territory.

Eid-e-Milad 2025: Why holiday notification sparked a major row in Kashmir - ‘deliberate decision by the unelected Govt’

Eid-e-Milad 2025: In Kashmir, the L-G admin's declaration of Eid-e-Milad holiday has ignited significant backlash from clerics and politicians. They argue that failing to align the holiday with the moon sighting disrespects a sacred occasion.

Political Row Breaks Out as J&K Admin Fails to Shift Eid-e-Milad Holiday to Saturday

The GAD, which prepares the list of holidays, is under the chief minister’s office but nearly all the departments in Jammu and Kashmir are headed by IAS officers who report directly to the lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha.