Indian-held Kashmir celebrates Eid with Pakistan amid protests
Muslims of the valley defy Indian troops, hold protests in favour of freedom from their oppressors
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
While India will observe the Muslim holy festival on Thursday, Eidul Fitr was celebrated with religious fervor in occupied Kashmir on Wednesday.
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.
Major 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.
Aerial firing in Bannu leaves two dead, eight injured on Eidul Fitr
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.
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.
Major 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.
Aerial firing in Bannu leaves two dead, eight injured on Eidul Fitr
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.