Shia organisations in Jammu have welcomed the US Iran ceasefire, holding public gatherings and distributing sweets while expressing solidarity with Iran and calling for global peace.
POONCH MIRROR NEWS DESK APRIL 8,2026
Jammu: Several Shia organisations in Jammu organised public celebrations following the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, describing the development as a positive step towards regional stability.
The events were led by members of the Shia Federation Jammu Province and the Anjuman-e-Hussaini Bathindi Jammu Centre, alongside participation from other local groups.
Prominent attendees included Provincial President Ashiq Hussain Khan, Syed Fida Hussain Rizvi of Anjuman-e-Hussaini Bathindi, Maulana Zawar Hussain, Imam of Juma Masjid Imami Raza, and social activist Abid Safi.
Participants distributed sweets among the public and raised slogans during the gatherings. Photographs of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Mojtaba Khamenei were also displayed.
Speaking at the event, Ashiq Hussain Khan said the ceasefire was being seen by participants as a moment of relief and a hopeful sign for peace. He criticised the escalation of tensions in the region and expressed hope that the ceasefire would contribute to long-term stability.
Syed Fida Hussain Rizvi, General Secretary of the Shia Federation, emphasised the importance of peace and described the development as an opportunity to reduce conflict. He stated that Iran had acted in self-defence and reiterated calls for restraint and dialogue.
Organisers said the gatherings were intended to promote unity and solidarity, adding that the ceasefire had raised hopes for an end to further escalation in the region.
The events concluded peacefully.
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