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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
Mirwaiz (religious leader) of Kashmir (since 1990)
Mirwaiz
Mirwaiz (; from Persian mir 'chief' and 'preacher') is a hereditary religious title for the chief cleric or head preacher of the Muslim community in the Kashmir Valley. The title unique to Kashmir, traditionally involved providing religious instructions and leading sermons in major shrines and mosques. Over time, the holders of the title also assumed social, cultural and political roles within Kashmiri society.
Mirwaiz Yusuf Shah
former Mirwaiz Kashmir (1894–1968)
Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq
Former Mirwaiz of Kashmir (1968–1990)