EID MUBARAK! Shawwal moon sighted; Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday in twin districts

August 30, 2011

Mangalore, August 30: Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts as the crescent moon of Shawwal has been sighted in several parts of the coastal Karnataka and neighboring Kasaragod district on Tuesday evening.

Leaders of Muslim communities have confirmed the sighting in the coastal region and urged the Muslims to celebrate the festival according to the principles and teachings of Islam.

The decision regarding the Eid celebration was unanimous in the region, as Qazis of Mangalore, Ullal and Udupi formally declared the end of the blessed month after verifying the moon sighting reports.

“After receiving reliable reports of moon sighting from various parts of the coastal districts Mangalore Qazi Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar has declared that Wednesday will be the Eid day for Muslims of Mangalore”, said Yenepoya Abdullah Kunnhi, President of Zeenath Bakhsh Jum'a Masjid.

Ullal Qazi Thajul Ulama Alhaj Assayyid Abdurrahman Al-bukhari Thangal has also declared the end of Ramadan, said Al-haj UK Monu, President of Ullal Dargah Committee.

Udupi Qazi Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar also formally confirmed the beginning of Shawwal and called upon the Muslims of Udupi to offer Eid Namaz on Wednesday.

Following confirmation of moon sighting, Takabir were uttered through megaphones of the mosques across Mangalore.

Eid Namaz timings

Mangalore Qazi Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar will lead prayers and deliver Qutba at 8:00 am at Eidgah Masjid in Light House Hill, said a press release. In Noor Masjid and Thaqwa Masjid Eid Namaz will be held at 8:30 am followed by the sermon.

In Kachchi Memon Masjid, Bunder and Jami'a Masjid, Kudroli, the prayers will commence at 9:00 am and 8:15 am respectively.

Thajul Ulama Assayyid Abdurrahman Al Bukhari will lead the Eid Namaz at Ullal Central Jumma Masjid at 10 am. Prior to this, a procession will be taken out from Kotepura to Darga premises through Alekala, informed U K Monu, President, Ullal Darga Committee.

According to press release issued by South Karnataka Salafi Movement, Eid Namaz will be offered at 7.45 am at Ibrahim Khaleel Masjid, Mangalore, Sal-Sabeel, Ullal and other Salafi Masjids.

Muhammed Kunhi will lead Eid Namaz and deliver Quthbah in Kannada at Masjidul Huda, Thokkottu at 7.45am according to a press release issued by the president of Masjid.

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No cases yet, but vigilance high: Karnataka braces for Nipah threat

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February 3,2026

Bengaluru: Following reports of fresh Nipah virus (NiV) cases in West Bengal and heightened vigilance across parts of Southeast Asia, the Karnataka Health Department has placed the state on high alert and activated emergency preparedness protocols.

Health officials said enhanced surveillance measures have been initiated after two healthcare workers in Barasat, West Bengal, tested positive for the virus earlier this month. While no cases have been reported in Karnataka so far, authorities said the state’s past exposure to Nipah outbreaks and high inter-state mobility warranted preventive action.

Officials have directed district health teams to intensify monitoring, particularly at hospitals and points of entry, and to ensure early detection and isolation of suspected cases.

High Mortality Virus with Multiple Transmission Routes

Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease that can spread from animals to humans and has a reported fatality rate ranging between 60 and 75 per cent. Fruit bats, also known as flying foxes, are the natural reservoirs of the virus and can transmit it by contaminating food sources with saliva or urine.

Known modes of transmission include:

•   Contaminated food: Consumption of fruits partially eaten by bats or raw date-palm sap
•   Animal contact: Exposure to infected pigs or other animals
•   Human-to-human transmission: Close contact with body fluids of infected persons, particularly in healthcare settings

Symptoms and Disease Progression

The incubation period typically ranges from 4 to 14 days, though delayed onset has also been reported. Early symptoms often resemble common viral infections, making prompt clinical suspicion critical.

•   Initial symptoms: Fever, headache, body aches, fatigue, sore throat
•   Progressive symptoms: Drowsiness, disorientation, altered mental state
•   Severe stage: Seizures, neck stiffness and acute encephalitis, which can rapidly progress to coma

Public Health Advisory

The Health Department has issued precautionary guidelines urging the public to adopt risk-avoidance practices to prevent any local spillover.

Do’s
•   Wash fruits thoroughly before consumption
•   Drink boiled and cooled water
•   Use protective equipment while handling livestock
•   Maintain strict hand hygiene

Don’ts
•   Avoid fruits found on the ground or showing bite marks
•   Do not consume beverages made from raw tree sap, including toddy
•   Avoid areas with dense bat populations
•   Do not handle sick or dead animals

Preparedness Measures

Officials confirmed that isolation wards are being readied in major government hospitals and that medical staff are being sensitised to identify early warning signs.

“There is no cause for panic, but there is a need for heightened vigilance,” a senior health official said, adding that there is currently no approved vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for Nipah, and care remains largely supportive.

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