Kargil’s well known cleric Sheikh Musa Mirzai passes away

Kargil, June 1:Sheikh Mussa Mirzai Stakpa, a seasoned teacher and cleric, passed away on Saturday at his residence in Titichumik after a month-long ailment. He was admitted to the District Hospital Kargil during his illness.

Sheikh Mussa dedicated over two decades to teaching at Mutahhary Public Schools: the Primary Department Kargil, High Department Kurbathang, and MPS Baroo. Throughout his career, he nurtured hundreds of young minds in moral, ethical, and religious . He was also a member of the Baseej-e-Rouhanion wing of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust. Although originally from Stakpa, Sheikh Mussa spent his entire life at his residence in Titichumik.

“Sheikh Mussa Mirzai was a seasoned preacher of the Islamic Revolution and a true follower of the Wilayat-e-Faqih,” said Guardian Council member, Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai.

Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil Dr Jaffar Akhone has condoled over the demise of Sheikh Mussa Mirzai.

"His dedication as a teacher at Mutahary Public School and as an Islmaic Scholar has left an everlasting impact," Akhone said. He offered condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for peace to departed soul.

Prominent social-political activist Sajjad Hussain Kargili also expressed grief over the passing away of renowned Islamic cleric Sheikh Musa Mirzai.

" I am saddened to learn about the demise of Sheikh Mussa Mirzaie. He was one of the dedicated Persian teachers from my school days in #Kargil. My heartfelt condolences to his family friends and relatives. May Allah rest his soul in peace in Jannah (Ameen)," Kargili said.