Srinagar, July 6 -- National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Sunday urged the Muslims to unite against evil for peace as he attended a Muharram procession in the Union Territory capital.

"Muslims should unite against all evil. That's the only way the world will see peace," Abdullah told reporters after taking part in a procession in Old Srinagar city.

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister called Islam a religion of peace and brotherhood.

"Islam teaches peace and brotherhood and that is the message Hussain (grandson of Prophet Muhammad) carried . to fight against tyranny and to fight against evil," he said.

Donning a 'keffiyeh,' an Arab headgear and a symbol of Palestinian resistance, Abdullah said, "We express solidarity w...