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Imran Ansari praises J&K Police restraint, urges Shias to observe peaceful mourning
Senior political leader Imran Reza Ansari on Monday expressed deep grief over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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Shia Association protests, demands apology over misrepresentation of Ali Khamenei
Members of the ‘All J&K Shia Association’ held a peaceful protest at Press Colony in Srinagar on Monday, denouncing disrespectful reporting against Ali Khamenei.
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Kashmir observes Ashura with solemnity and reverence
Ashura was observed with solemnity and reverence across the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday. Ashura commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS).
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J-K Government bars 10th Muharram procession in Srinagar
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has decided not to permit the 10th Muharram procession in Srinagar, scheduled from Abi Guzar to Ali Park Zadibal.
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Srinagar witnesses traditional 8th Muharram procession to remember Karbala martyrs
Remembering the martyrs of Karbala, the mourners for the second consecutive year carried out a traditional mourning procession on the 8th Muharram.
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Srinagar admin grants permission for Muharram procession along traditional route
The District Administration Srinagar on Sunday granted permission for the 8th Muharram procession through the traditional route from Guru Bazar to Dalgate.
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Kashmir
Shia Association President files official complaint over derogatory remarks
Molvi Imran Reza Ansari, President of the All JK Shia Association, has taken decisive action against recent derogatory remarks targeting the Shia community.
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Shia Muslims observe Ashura in Pulwama with communal support and devotion
In Gangoo area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district, the Shia Muslim community observed the sacred occasion of Ashura on Saturday with heartfelt mourning.
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