Jamia Millia Islamia has dismissed as ‘fake’ the ‘nikaah’ notices circulating on social media claiming to have been issued by the institution. The circular claimed that the university had arranged a nikaah for men and women who were seen together during the month of Ramadan.
According to The Times of India, some students claimed that the circular was circulating in WhatsApp groups.
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In a statement, the university said the nikaah circular was aimed at tarnishing its image. She added that a complaint has been lodged with the cyber crime branch of the Delhi Police over the spread of the fake notification.
The university rejected the notice, saying it was “completely false and no such notice has been issued by the university authorities”. The administration urged students and staff not to take the viral message seriously, according to an official statement.
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In his clarification, Assistant Registrar JMI said, “It is hereby brought to the notice of all concerned that Notification No. C&0-9(2)/R0/2026 dated 20.02.2026 regarding arrangement of Nikah if any boy and girl are found standing together during the Holy Month of Ramadan is being circulated on social media and no such notification has been issued by the authors completely falsely.”
What did the circular say?
A notice dated February 20 on the letterhead of Jamia Millia Islamia states: “We hereby announce (sic) that during the Holy Month of Ramadan, standing together in pair (sic) (boy and girl) is strictly forbidden. If any couple is found standing together, their nikkah will be arranged immediately.”
“Please respect the sanctity of the university and avoid any unnecessary proximity. In case of violation, the couple will be responsible for arranging their own Walima,” it said. Also read | Jamia Millia Islamia bans protest and picketing on campus without prior notice: “Students will face…”
Ramadan is honored by Muslims around the world as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and fellowship. During this period, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset and engage in heightened spiritual activities, including special night prayers.
The crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan was sighted on February 18, and the first roza was observed on Wednesday, February 19.
