India - January 28, 2025 Hundreds of Kashmiri Muslims gathered at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, on Tuesday to celebrate Mehraj-ul-Alam, the ascension of the Prophet Mohammed to heaven. The event included special prayers and a priest's display of a sacred relic, believed to be a hair from the Prophet's beard. The annual celebration of Mehraj-ul-Alam underlines the enduring faith and cultural heritage of Kashmir's Muslims, who continue to maintain centuries-old traditions despite the complex socio-political landscape of the region. (Camera: FAROOQ KHAN). SHOT LIST: KASHMIRI MUSLIM PRAY AS A PRIEST DISPLAYS A HOLY RELIC, BELIEVED TO BE A HAIR FROM THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD'S BEARD AT THE HAZRATBAL SHRINE IN SRINAGAR, THE SUMMER CAPITAL OF INDIAN KASHMIR. [Restrictions: Spain, Latin America, or the U.S. Hispanic market]