Celebrations erupted in various places across Kashmir after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, with people calling it a “victory” for the Islamic Republic.
Hundreds of people, especially in the Shia-dominated areas of the valley, gathered on roads to celebrate the ceasefire.
The celebrations erupted in Saidakadal and Zadibal areas of the city here, as well as in Budgam, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Pulwama and Bandipora districts of the valley.
Waving Iranian flags, the people expressed joy over the ceasefire announcement and burst crackers to celebrate. They also distributed Kashmiri kehwa as part of the celebrations.
The people called the ceasefire a “victory” of Iran over the US and Israel. “This ceasefire is a victory for Iran. They brought the US and Israel to their knees. Today, we are celebrating this victory,” a member of the Shia community in Budgam said.
Earlier, large-scale fundraisers were held in Kashmir in solidarity with Iran. People of the valley donated money and other valuables to help the people of Iran.
Kashmir and Iran share deep-rooted cultural, linguistic, and religious ties, with Kashmir often called ‘Iran-e-Sagheer’ (little Iran).