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Thousands of Muslims from all over Kashmir visit Hazratbal, a Prophet's place, that houses a whisker, which Muslims believe comes from the Prophet's beard for the holiday of Meiraj-ul-Aalam in Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian held state of Jammu and Kashmir October 5, 2002. The relic, the whisker, is displayed before the devotees on important Islamic days. Since the 15th century, the Himalayan kingdom of Kashmir was known for its beauty and serenity. Since 1989, it has been a state under siege, with both India and Pakistan laying claim to it. Human rights organizations say more than 80,000 have died in a 13 year old conflict. The Indian goverenment says 40,000 but whatever the number, its been mainly Kashmiri residents who have suffered as the two nuclear armed countires continue their proxy war.

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Thousands of Muslims from all over Kashmir visit Hazratbal, a Prophet's place, that houses a whisker, which Muslims believe comes from the Prophet's beard for the holiday of Meiraj-ul-Aalam in Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian held state of Jammu and Kashmir October 5, 2002. The relic, the whisker, is displayed before the devotees on important Islamic days. Since the 15th century, the Himalayan kingdom of Kashmir was known for its beauty and serenity. Since 1989, it has been a state under siege, with both India and Pakistan laying claim to it. Human rights organizations say more than 80,000 have died in a 13 year old conflict. The Indian goverenment says 40,000 but whatever the number, its been mainly Kashmiri residents who have suffered as the two nuclear armed countires continue their proxy war.