Mirwaiz Umar Farooq heads to New Delhi for Pezeshkian meeting
India
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who heads the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, left for New Delhi on Friday to attend an interaction with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, scheduled to take place in New Delhi later Friday.
Hosted by Iran's ambassador, the gathering will bring together religious leaders and dignitaries, wrapping up with a dinner.
Mirwaiz invokes 'Iran-e-Sagheer' as thousands donate
Mirwaiz spoke about how Kashmir shares deep cultural and religious roots with Iran. He even said Kashmir has long been referred to as "Iran-e-Sagheer" (little Iran).
Thousands in Kashmir gathered to pay respects and donated generously. Leaders like Former CM Mehbooba Mufti and NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah also visited the Iranian embassy during that time.