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At first Friday prayer in weeks, Mirwaiz slams Pahalgam carnage

IndiaTimes Friday, 25 April 2025
Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, after a month of restrictions, delivered a Friday sermon at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid, condemning the Pahalgam massacre and honoring the victims. He recalled his father's assassination and expressed solidarity with the bereaved families. Mirwaiz lauded Kashmiris' hospitality, highlighting locals' efforts to help victims, including the sacrifice of Adil Hussain.
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