Procession Held in Kargil to Commemorate Prophet Mohammad, Shia Imams

VoL Desk, September 03: To commemorate the anniversaries of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW), his grandson, the second Shia Imam Hassan Mujtaba, and the eighth Shia Imam Ali Reza, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) in Kargil organized a procession today. The procession began at Jama Masjid Kargil and concluded at Hussaini Park.

During the procession, mourners recited elegies and lamented in remembrance of the martyrdom of these revered figures, who are seen as role models for humanity in upho...

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IKMT Kargil condemns assassination of Palestinian Leader Ismail Haniya

VoL Desk, July 31, 2024: Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, on behalf of the people of Kargil Ladakh, strongly condemned the brutal assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Dr Ismail Haniyeh in an attack in Iran’s capital, Tehran.

The Zionist regime of Israel is largely indicated to be involved in this heinous crime to assassinate this Palestinian Leader.

Dr Haniyeh was a prominent figure within Hamas since 1987. He has served as the prime minister of the Palestinian Auth...

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Pro-Palestinian Slogans Mark Aashura Observance in Kargil

VoL Desk, July 17: In Kargil today, children carried dummy coffins representing those killed in Gaza, while mourners held a 20-meter-long Palestinian flag and chanted pro-Palestinian slogans. This marked the observance of Aashura, the day commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s.).

Clerics emphasized that without confronting contemporary tyrants and arrogant powers, observing the martyrdom and lamenting Yazid ibn Mawiya holds no significance. They justified the chanting of slogans...

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Chairman Guardian Council, IKMT, Inaugurates Syed Hussain Mirwaiz Conference Hall

Kargil, June 25: The Chairman of the Guardian Council of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Kargil, Hojjat-ul Islam Sheikh Muhammad Mohaqiq, officially unveiled and inaugurated the Syed Hussain Mirwaiz Conference Hall at Imam Khomeini Tower, Kargil.

The ceremony was attended by a distinguished group of leaders and members from the community. Among those present were the Senior Member of the Guardian Council, Al-Haj Asgar Ali Karbalai; Chairman of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Hojjat-ul ...

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Haji Hanifa Jan Meet Chairman Guardian Council, IKMT; Discuss Unity Ahead of LS Election

Kargil, May 08: The Kargil Democratic Alliance Candidate for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Haji Mohammad Hanifa Jan, met with the Chairman of the Guardian Council of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Sheikh Mohammad Mohaqqiq alongside the executive members of IKMT. The meeting was aimed at fostering unity within the community as the election approaches.

Accompanying Haji Hanifa Jan were several influential leaders, including Kacho Mohd Feroz (Executive Councillor), Feroz Kh...

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It is time the Ulemas of Kargil reconcile for the larger good

Differences of opinion are generally a sign of a vibrant populace wherein individuals and groups demonstrate their capacity to think. There is argument and counterargument, there is debate and discussion and overall a vitality of thought. However, differences also stem from deep-rooted prejudices and deliberate malice that are carried forward by generations long after their origins have lost relevance in the modern era. The institution of caste system in India is one such example, wherein it...

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“Will not accept apology, initiate legal action”: IKMT responds to derogatory remarks against Ayatollah Khomeini

VoL Desk, April 27: Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, Ladakh, reflecting the general feeling of the Shia Muslims of Ladakh region condemned the “highly objectionable blasphemous, vilifying and derogatory content carried out about highly revered World Islamic Leader and founder of Islamic Revolution of Iran Late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in a 6th Class Textbook published by one Q Connect Books/Acuber gone viral on social media”. Stated the IKMT in a press release besides condemnin...

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Kargil Urged for Swift Recruitment of Contractual Lecturers to Alleviate Student Suffering

VoL Desk, April 12: Imam Juma, from the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust in Kargil, Sheikh Hameed Nasiri, has urged for the prompt recruitment of contractual 10+2 lecturers in the Department of Education. This shortage of teaching staff is adversely affecting students’ education.

Nasiri emphasized that despite the advertisement of posts and applications from interested candidates, the recruitment results have not been declared. Consequently, students across the district are facing difficultie...

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Eid Al Fitr Celebrated in Kargil with Solidarity to Palestine

VoL Desk, April 11: Thousands of people offered Eid Al Fitr prayers at Hussaini Park under the imamate of Executive Chairman, Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Sheikh Sadiq Rajai.

Organised by the IKMT, the Hussaini Park was decorated with the flags of Palestine expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza.

Large number of believes including men and women participated in the congregational prayers at the Kargil city which was the largest Eid congregation at the district.

Eid moo...

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Dr. Anwar Tsarpa Defends PhD Thesis on Shia Factional Conflicts in Kargil

Unveiling Historical Dynamics and Global Perspectives

VoL Desk, March 11: In a significant contribution to the historical discourse on Kargil post-independence, Anwar Ali Tsarpa successfully defended his PhD thesis today at the Nelson Mandela Centre for Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, Jamia Millia Islamia – Central University, New Delhi.

Anwar Tsarpa’s doctoral research focused on “Inter-Group Conflicts in Kargil: Historical Analysis of Yogma Pa – Gongma Pa and IKMT – ISK Confl...

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