Kashmir Donations for Iran 2026: Gold, Cash Aid Amid West Asia War By: Javid Amin | 22 March 2026 From mosque-led drives to a widow’s poignant sacrifice, Kashmir’s grassroots response reflects a powerful humanitarian impulse A Valley Responds Beyond Borders As the conflict in West Asia intensifies, with Iran facing mounting civilian and infrastructural strain, a remarkable humanitarian response has emerged thousands of kilometers away—in Jammu & Kashmir. Across towns, villages, and urban neighborhoods, ordinary people have begun contributing gold, silver, cash, and household valuables to support those affected by…
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Festivals in Kashmir During Crisis: Islamic Call for Simplicity, Compassion & Faith in Difficult Times
Festivals in Kashmir During Uncertain Times: A Call for Simplicity and Compassion By: Javid Amin | 18 March 2026 When Joy Feels Heavy in the Valley In the breathtaking valleys of Kashmir Valley, festivals have always carried a unique warmth. From the spiritual calm of Ramadan nights to the joyful gatherings of Eid mornings, celebrations here are deeply rooted in faith, family, and tradition. The aroma of home-cooked meals, the sound of prayers from mosques, and the warmth of community bonds define Kashmiri festivities. But in recent years—and especially in…
Read MoreOverwhelmed with Support: Mirwaiz Welcomes Visitors After 4 Years of House Arrest
Every day there is a beeline of visitors outside the gate of Mirwaiz’s house in Nigeen – men, women, children, clerics, youth, elderly, neighbours, traders and the Mirwaiz family’s supporters. Some arrive from various parts of the city while others are from the countryside – south as well as north Kashmir. Mirwaiz was overwhelmed with the response of the people. Guests throng the residence of chief cleric and Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq even after 10 days, after he was released from his house detention of over four years on…
Read MoreBukhari appeals to Hurriyat, Jamaat Members to Join Apni Party if they believe in India’s Sovereignty
Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today made an appeal to political leaders and prominent workers including those from the Hurriyat Conference and Jamaat-e-Islami, who believe in the sovereignty and integrity of India and its constitution to join his party to strengthen the peace process in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to KIF he said those who are terrorists, anti-nationals, hatching conspiracies with enemy country and involved in drugs cannot join the Apni Party. He stated that his appeal is also for those in other parties including the National Conference…
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