Kargil, August 03: The death anniversary of Sheikh Ali Elmi Brolmo was solemnly observed at Qadimi Imam Bargha of Goma Hundermo Brok in Ladakh, in collaboration with the Village Committee of Hundermo Brok.

The event was graced by the presence of Padma Shri awardee, Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat, who served as the Chief Guest. The programme was presided over by Sheikh Ali Mussa, the village clergy.

This commemoration marked the first of its kind for the cleric, where historian Mohd Sadiq Hardassi shed light on the life and teachings of Sheikh Ali Brolmo. During the event, a request was made to the Government of India to consider opening the Kargil Skardu road for pilgrims for one day each year on the 14th of Muharram. This gesture would allow divided families, devotees, and followers of Sheikh Ali Brolmo to visit his shrine in Brolmo on the Line of Control (LOC), akin to the Kartarpur Border.

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Padma Shri Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat urged the Government of UT Ladakh to mobilize young scholars and writers to document the lives of such eminent scholars who hold significant historical importance in the region.

Akhone Ali Raza Shabani, a family member of Sheikh Ali Elmi Brolmo, expressed gratitude to the organizers for arranging the commemorative programme. He emphasized the importance of continuing such events to raise awareness about the struggles and contributions made by individuals like Sheikh Ali Brolmo during their lifetimes.

The programme concluded with special prayers for peace and prosperity for all of humanity.

It’s important to mention that Sheikh Ali Brolmo was revered by the Buddhist communities as Nima Ali for his sense of justice and wisdom in his judgments.