Srinagar, Nov 28 (KNS): Noted Islamic Scholar and Shia cleric Molvi Mohammad Jawaad Ansari was remembered on his 65th death anniversary today. Quran Khawani, Fateha Khawani and special prayers were held at various places.
A grand congregational Fateha Khawani and Quran Khawani was held at the shrine of Grand Mulla Fazal Ali Ansari (RA), Gulistan Baba Mazar, Alamgari Bazar, Srinagar led by All J&K Shia Association General Secretary Abid Hussain Ansari and senior leader Dr Amjad Ansari.
Late Molvi Muhammad Jawad Ansari was born in Khanqah-e-Sokhta (Nawakadal) in the Old City. He was an influential Kashmiri Shia cleric of his era. He succeeded his father Ayatullah Mulla Haider Ali Ansari (RA).He was also the father of the late Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari. Speaking on the occasion the speakers remembered his religious and social services to the community and paid rich tributes to him.(KNS)