Mirwaiz (Urdu: میر واعظ; from Persian mir 'chief' and waiz '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.
Mirwaiz (Urdu: میر واعظ; from Persian mir 'chief' and waiz '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.
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