Mirwaiz prays for safety of Kashmiri students, others in Iran

Srinagar, Feb 27: Thousands of people gathered at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar on the second Friday of the Ramadhan, where Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, addressed the congregation.

Speaking on the occasion, Mirwaiz said that the situation in Middle East is very disturbing and worrying. In a statement issued to the press, referring to Kashmir’s strong cultural ties with Iran, the Mirwaiz said that a large number of students from Kashmir study in Iran and the war-like build up is creating panic and worry among the parents and families. He prayed for the safety and well-being of the Iranian people and the Kashmiri students studying there, and for peace and stability in the region.

He also said that the news coming from the neighbourhood is disturbing. Pakistan and Afghanistan are fighting each other, that too in the holy month of Ramadhan, he said, adding that wars only cause grief and loss of life. Mirwaiz expressed hope that better sense will prevail and that both neighbours resolve their differences through dialogue and good neighbourly principles.