Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran
Al Jazeera·19h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Kashmiris across Indian-administered Kashmir donated gold, household items, livestock, and savings to aid Iranian civilians affected by conflict on Eid-ul-Fitr, March 21. Contributors included families, shopkeepers, children, and political leaders. The support reflects centuries-old cultural and religious ties between Kashmir and Iran, historically called Little Iran. Donations extended beyond Shia communities to include Sunni families. Similar campaigns occurred in Pakistan and Iraq.
Key Entities
KashmirIranMasrat MukhtarEid-ul-FitrSrinagarShia communityMir Sayyid Ali HamadaniBudgam lawmaker Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi