Kashmiris Donate Valuables for Iran Conflict Aid

Residents of Kashmir have launched a widespread donation drive, contributing cash, gold jewelry, copper utensils, livestock, and personal valuables to aid civilians impacted by the ongoing conflict in Iran, which escalated after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026. The initiative, centered in Shia-majority areas such as Budgam and Baramulla, gained momentum following Eid al-Fitr celebrations earlier this month, with volunteers conducting door-to-door collections to gather support for those affected by the violence in West Asia.

The conflict intensified when the strikes targeted Iranian military and naval forces, resulting in the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior officials. In response, Kashmiri communities, drawing on longstanding cultural and religious ties to Iran, organized grassroots efforts to provide relief. Participants from all walks of life, including men, women, and children, have joined in, with collections coordinated through mosques, imambargahs, and makeshift stalls. Officials noted that donations are being converted to cash and routed through authorized channels, such as the Iranian Embassy in India, to ensure they...