Budgam, July 6 -- A large gathering of mourners united at the Ashoora Procession during Zuhreen Prayers at Bist-e-Zehra Park in Budgam, where a powerful speech was delivered highlighting key issues concerning the Shia community and the broader Muslim world.

Aga Mujtaba criticized the decades-long ban on the traditional Ashoora Procession route from Abi Guzar to Ali Park, Zadibal. "For over thirty years, this religious right has been denied despite the government's claims of peace and normalcy in Kashmir," he said. He added that allowing other congregations while denying Ashoora processions and access to Jamia Masjid on important days is deeply painful. The crowd joined in loud slogans demanding restoration of their rights.

The speech al...