News Topic:Shia Muslims

Locals and religious leaders unite in historic Muharram procession to condemn Quran burning in Sweden

Amid the historic 8th Muharram procession taken out in Srinagar, locals as well as religious leaders carried along the copies of Quran.

Rejoice in Srinagar as thousands of Shia mourners take out historic 8th Muharram procession after three decades

For the first time after three decades, thousands of Shia mourners hit the traditional routes of Srinagar to take out 8th Muharram procession.

J-K Govt lifts ban on 8th Muharram procession after three decades

The J&K administration addressed the long-pending demand of Shias by allowing the 8th Muharram procession on the traditional route.

Meeting over Muharram procession virtually ‘fails’

The meeting between the representatives of Shia organizations and the government over the Muharram procession has virtually failed.

Navroz celebrated across J-K with fervour

Persian New Year Navroz was celebrated with traditional fervour in the Valley on Tuesday. As per practice, the day was marked by plantation activities.

Protest erupts in Kashmir after Army ‘desecrates’ Shiite leader’s photo

Protests erupted in Kashmir on Tuesday after Indian Army soldiers entered a house and allegedly burnt a photo of Iran’s slain Major General Qasem Soleimani.

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Police register FIR, detain four after stone-pelting during prayers in Anantnag

Anantnag Police registered FIR 404/2026 and picked up four persons after stone-pelting during Isha prayers at Pehroo Sherbagh; the public is urged to avoid rumours.

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.

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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.

When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure

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