Kashmiri Muslims pray during the last day of the holy month of Ramazan at the Shah-i-Hamdaan shrine in Srinagar on July 5, 2016, as Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. PHOTO: AFP
Not only the Muslims of the held valley celebrated the auspicious occasion, they defied the Indian troops and held protests in favour of freedom from their oppressors, Indian Express reported.
Kashmiri protestors clash with Indian police as they took to the streets chanting pro-freedom slogans after prayers marking the festival of Eidul Fitr, in Srinagar on July 6, 2016. PHOTO: AFPMajor Eid gatherings on the first day of the festivity were held at the historical Eid Gah Ground, Hazratbal Shrine, Polo Ground in the capital Srinagar.
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Men, women and children alike attended the congregational gatherings in large numbers.
Protests broke out after youngsters of the occupied region organised rallies against Indian forces and held high Pakistani flag during the procession.
Kashmiri protesters raising Pakistani flag during the demonstration. PHOTO: AFP PHOTO: AFP PHOTO: AFP
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