Suhail Dar
Thousands of Sunnis thronged mosques across Kashmir on Monday to pay homage to the last caliph of Islam Hazrat Ali (RA) on the occasion of his martyrdom anniversary.
The martyrdom anniversary is observed on the 21st day of Ramadan.
In Kashmir valley, the largest congregation was held at the Hazratbal Khanqah of Srinagar, where the holy relic was displayed to thousands of devotees.
Imambargahs across the valley were abuzz with Shia devotees who also prayed for peace in the Kashmir valley. The largest congregations were held in Bemina and Pattan, where Aga Hadi Kashmiri and Molvi Masroor Abbas addressed the gatherings.
Local residents expressed their deep respect for the significance of his martyrdom. Amir Hussain, a resident of Zadibal Srinagar, remarked, “This day holds immense spiritual importance for us, and it is a solemn occasion for reflection and prayer.”
A huge gathering of devotees was also held at Kabamarg in Anantnag where tens and thousands of devotees gathered to pray for peace and harmony. The holy relic was displayed here to massive crowds.