SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A delegation of the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) led by its patron Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday met the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Mohammad Fathali and other officials in New Delhi and conveyed heartfelt condolences over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The delegation included Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, Aga Syed Hassan Al-Mosvi and Aga Syed Hadi Al-Mosvi among others.
During the meeting, the delegation expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his family members and other leadership and expressed deep solidarity with the people of Iran in their hour of invasion and hardship.
On behalf of the people of Kashmir, the MMU delegation said the martyrdom of Khamenei had deeply saddened them and expressed serious concern over the ongoing conflict in the region.
The delegation also condemned the ongoing war imposed on Iran by Israel and United States and expressed hope that diplomatic efforts would prevail to restore peace and stability.
Highlighting historical ties, the delegation said Kashmir shares deep-rooted cultural, historical and religious ties with Iran, often referred to as “Iran-e-Sagheer” (Little Iran), reflecting the enduring bonds between the two peoples.
MMU reiterated that unity, steadfastness and collective prayers for peace is the need of the hour for the ummah to face these challenges. — (KIMS)