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Special Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader Visits Occupied Kashmir

Srinagar: (Azadi Times) Agha Dr. Syed Mehdi Alizadeh Mousavi, the Special Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, visited Occupied Kashmir on June 6.

He offered Zuhr prayer at the historic Jama Masjid of Srinagar and visited the historical educational institution, Anjuman Nusratul Islam.

During his visit to Jama Masjid, Dr. Syed Mehdi praised the unique architecture of the Grand Mosque and the beauty of this great place of worship. He expressed regret that the head of the Anjuman Awqaf Jama Masjid, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has been under house arrest for the past four years. He said that he was unable to meet and discuss with Mirwaiz due to house arrest.

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Dr. Syed Mehdi was presented with a history of Anjuman Awqaf and other scholarly gifts as well as a Kashmiri shawl by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

Earlier, Dr. Syed Mehdi also visited the historical educational institution Anjuman Nusratul Islam and its affiliated institutions including Islamia Oriental College, Anjuman Library, Islamia High School historical building, and auditorium. He got acquainted with the history of one of the oldest educational institutions of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

While talking to the officials of the association, Dr. Syed Mehdi assured all possible support for the teaching of the Persian language at Islamia Oriental College so that this important language can be taught and the understanding between the two countries can be promoted far and wide. Agha Syed Sabat Shabir Qumi, head of Parwan Province was also present on the occasion of Dr. Syed Mehdi’s visit.

Dr. Syed Mehdi’s visit is seen as a sign of Iran’s growing support for the people of Indian Occupied Kashmir. It is also seen as a message to India that Iran will continue to stand with the people of Kashmir in their struggle for self-determination.

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