Thu Jun 26 03:00:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The Edara-e-Sharia has announced that the new Islamic year (Muharram) could begin on Thursday as the crescent moon signifying the start of the month of Muharram might be visible. They have urged people across the state, particularly those in positions of authority, to look for the moon and report any sightings to designated officials. Over 65 Hilal centers have been established across the state for moon sighting. A meeting will be held at the Islamic Markaz in Hindpiri, Ranchi, before the Maghrib prayer on June 26th to assess the sightings. Contact numbers for reporting sightings have also been provided.
**News Article:**
**Muharram Moon Sighting Expected Thursday, Announces Edara-e-Sharia**
**Ranchi:** The Edara-e-Sharia has announced that the Islamic New Year, marked by the month of Muharram, may commence on Thursday, as the crescent moon is expected to be visible. Maulana Qutbuddin Rizvi, General Secretary of Edara-e-Sharia, urged all citizens, especially those in elevated positions, to actively look for the moon on Thursday, the 29th of Zil Hijja.
The organization has established over 65 “Hilal centers” throughout Jharkhand to facilitate moon sightings. Individuals are asked to report any sightings to the designated officials of Edara-e-Sharia, who will then verify the sightings according to Sharia law.
A crucial meeting of Ulemas, Imams, and other officials will be held at the Islamic Markaz in Hindpiri, Ranchi, before the Maghrib prayer on June 26th to evaluate the moon sighting reports.
The Edara-e-Sharia has provided a list of contact numbers for reporting moon sightings: 9199780992, 6202583475, 9835553380, 9771338239, 9934137121, 9801370638, 9939235678, 7366854786, 7070207995, 9334427997, 9304411329, 9835365215, 9199883085, 9693974786, 8862981017, 6202583475, 9835130183, 9835126780, 7979013076, 7001063703. The organization encourages everyone to participate in the moon sighting efforts and contribute to the accurate determination of the start of the new Islamic year.
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