Jamia Millia Islamia has rejected the ‘nikaah’ notification that circulated on the social media, claiming to be coming from the institution as ‘fake’. The circular claimed that the university had arranged nikaah for those men and women seen together during the month of Ramadan.
Some students, according to The Times of India, have claimed that the circular was circulating on WhatsApp groups.
In its statement, the university said that the nikaah circular was aimed at tarnishing the image of the institution. It also said that a complaint has been lodged with the cyber security branch of the Delhi Police over the circulation of the fake notice.
In the circular, the university said the purported notice dated February 20 is “totally fake” and that no such direction has been issued by its authorities.
Rejecting the notice, the university said that it was “totally fake and no such notification has been issued by the university authorities.” The administration urged students and staff not to take the viral message seriously, the official statement read.
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Assistant Registrar JMI, in its clarification, said, “It is hereby notified for all concerned that a notification No. C&0-9(2)/R0/2026 dated 20.02.2026, regarding arranging Nikah if any Boy and Girl found standing together during the Holy month of Ramadan is being circulated in the social media, is totally fake and no such notification has been issued by the University Authorities.”
What did the circular say?
The notice, dated February 20 and carrying Jamia Millia Islamia’s letterhead, said, “It is hereinby to inform that during the Holy month of Ramadan, standing together in couple (boy and girl) is strictly prohibited. If any couple is found standing together, their nikkah will be arranged immediately.”
“Please respect the sanctity of the university and avoid any unnecessary closeness. In the event of violation, the couple will be responsible for arranging their own Walima,” it said. Also Read | Jamia Millia Islamia bans protests, raising of slogans on campus without prior notice: ‘Students will face…’
Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. During this period, devotees fast from dawn to sunset and engage in increased spiritual activities, including special nightly prayers.
The crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan was sighted on February 18, and the first roza was observed on Wednesday, February 19.
