News Topic:Shia Muslims

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

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