Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran

Amid regional conflict, Kashmiris are reviving a centuries-old bond with Iran through grassroots donations of gold and personal savings. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran

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In a powerful display of grassroots solidarity, residents across the Kashmir Valley are donating personal gold and emptying their savings to send financial aid to Iran, as the country faces the impact of war. The spontaneous campaign, driven by individuals and community groups rather than official channels, has seen contributions ranging from family heirlooms to the contents of children's piggy banks. This mobilization, unfolding over recent weeks, underscores a deep-seated historical connection that has surged to the forefront of public consciousness amid the current crisis. The donations are not coordinated by any single political or religious organization but have emerged organically from neighborhoods and marketplaces. Local jewelers report an increase in people selling gold jewelry specifically to convert the proceeds into aid. Social media is filled with images and appeals from community leaders, students, and shopkeepers encouraging contributions, however small. "We see their suffering on our screens, and we remember what they have meant to us. This is the least we can do," said one Srinagar-based teacher, who requested anonymity, capturing a sentiment echoed by many donors. This wave of support is rooted in a centuries-old cultural, religious, and intellectual bond between Kashmir and Iran. For generations, Persian was the language of administration, courts, and high culture in the region, and Iranian scholars, poets, and Sufi saints profoundly influenced Kashmiri society, art, and religious thought. Shia communities in Kashmir maintain particularly strong religious ties to centers of learning in Iran. However, historians note that the affinity extends beyond sectarian lines, with Iran representing a historical fountainhead of language and philosophy that helped shape a distinct Kashmiri identity. The significance of this movement lies in its purely civic and humanitarian character, transcending contemporary geopolitical complexities. While the governments of India and Iran maintain diplomatic relations, the Indian-administered region of Kashmir exists within its own intricate political framework. The aid drive, therefore, operates independently of...

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