Srinagar- Prominent Shia cleric and custodian of Astana Haji Syed Hassan, Nabdipora Srinagar, Aga Syed Abdul Baqi Rizvi, passed away peacefully Sunday morning. He was 88.
A leading religious figure in the Shia community of Kashmir, Aga Syed Abdul Baqi was revered for his deep piety, humility, and unwavering dedication to religious and social causes. He played a significant role in guiding the community, particularly in times of social and spiritual need.
Aga Sahab is survived by a daughter and five sons, including Syed Gazanfar Hussain and Aga Syed Aijaz. He was the father-in-law of senior Shia leader Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari.
A large number of people joined his funeral prayers on Sunday at Alamgari Bazar Chowk. He was later laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard, Baba Mazar, Zadibal. His congregational fateha shall be held on Wednesday at 7 AM, family sources said.
The passing of Aga Syed Abdul Baqi has left a deep void in the religious and social fabric of the Valley. Condolences have poured in from religious leaders, scholars, and members of the community across Jammu and Kashmir.
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