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Kashmir religious leaders visit Iranian embassy exhibition in Delhi

Three prominent Kashmir-based religious leaders, including the Mirwaiz, attended an exhibition at the Iranian embassy in the national capital. The visit comes as one of the clerics is scheduled to interact with Iran's President.

LSN India · 11 September 2026

Kashmir religious leaders visit Iranian embassy exhibition in Delhi

Three senior religious leaders from Kashmir participated in an exhibition hosted by the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, marking a notable diplomatic engagement between the region's faith leaders and the Iranian mission.

The delegation included the Mirwaiz, one of Kashmir's most influential religious figures, along with two other prominent clerics from the valley. The exhibition, held at the embassy premises, showcased aspects of Iranian culture and heritage to visiting dignitaries and representatives.

According to a spokesperson for Shia cleric Al Safavi, one of the participants, the religious leader is expected to hold further discussions with Iranian leadership. The spokesperson indicated that the cleric will "participate in an interaction with the Iranian President" as part of the ongoing engagement.

The visit reflects growing diplomatic interactions between Kashmir's religious establishment and international stakeholders. Such exchanges have historically served as platforms for dialogue on regional issues and cultural understanding between South Asian and Middle Eastern religious communities.

Details regarding the specific agenda of the meetings and the outcomes of the embassy visit were not immediately disclosed by the participating parties or the Iranian mission.