Srinagar, Jan. 1 -- Jan 1 (KNS): Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq and Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam today paid rich tributes to the eminent Islamic scholar, reformer and pioneer of modern education in Kashmir, Allama Rasool Shah Sahib (RA), on his 117th death anniversary.

In a post on X, the Mirwaiz said: "On the 117th death anniversary of Allama Rasool Shah (RA), I pay glorious tribute to this great scholar, reformer and pioneer of modern education in the Valley, founder of Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam (1899) - the 'Sir Syed of Kashmir'. This institution played a pivotal role in rescuing Kashmiri society from ignorance and subjugation through the transformative power of education. The Anjuman continues to carry forward the legacy ...