Pakistan Consulate General in Jeddah Commemorates Kashmir Black Day

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah organized a community gathering today to mark October 27 as “Kashmir Black Day” at the consulate premises. The event was attended by a broad cross-section of prominent members of the Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora, alongside notable Saudi guests.
The program commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the reading of special messages from the President, Prime Minister, and Foreign Minister of Pakistan. Keynote speeches were delivered by the Consul General of Pakistan in Jeddah, Mr. Syed Mustafa Rabbani, and Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Ambassador Syed Mohammad Fawad Sher. Chairman of the Kashmir Committee, Mr. Masood Puri, and Chairman of the Jammu & Kashmir Overseas Community, Mr. Arif Mughal, also addressed the gathering, highlighting the ongoing plight of the people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJ&K). A documentary depicting human rights violations and the daily challenges faced by local residents in IIOJ&K was screened during the event.
Speakers underscored the historical significance of the day, condemning the actions of Indian occupying forces, particularly following the measures of August 5, 2019. Tributes were paid to the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people, with speakers reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering moral, political, and diplomatic support for their right to self-determination as pledged by United Nations Security Council resolutions.
In his address, Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani expressed gratitude to the Saudi Arabian government and the OIC for their steadfast and consistent support for the Kashmir cause.
To mark solidarity with the people of Kashmir, the event also featured the launch of a novel titled Between the Chinar Trees (“بَينَ أَشْجَارِ الْجُنَّار”) by Dr. Talha Al Kashmiri. Recognized as the first Arabic-language novel dedicated to the Kashmir issue, the book weaves the struggle of Kashmir through themes of humanity, culture, and natural beauty. The author, a Pakistani expatriate of Kashmiri origin residing in Saudi Arabia, shared his reflections on writing the book and acknowledged the support of the local Kashmiri community and the Kashmir Committee Jeddah. Copies of the novel were distributed to attendees.
The event concluded with collective prayers for the peace, freedom, and legitimate rights of the people of Kashmir.