Milad Processions in Kashmir

How the political history of modern Kashmir is suffused with a purely religious event Zahir-ud-Din The Milad processions have played a significant role in Kashmir politics since Sher-e-Kashmir’s times. The processions helped him mobalise people.  He would lead the procession every year and recite naa’ts in his melodious voice. His naa’ts evoked massive response from the people and added to his popularity. He continued to take out processions for some years after converting Muslim Conference into National Conference. However, he had to abandon the practice following severe criticism from the…

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