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Rebels have been fighting against Indian rule since 1989 with wide support from the mostly Muslim population, demanding that Kashmir be given independence or become part of neighbouring Pakistan.More than 68,000 people have been killed in the uprising and the subsequent Indian military crackdown.\"We pray everyday that peace prevails here,\" says local resident Rizwan Shah.Srinagar's grand Jamia mosque is a popular spot for believers to find solace in prayers - and respite from the oppressive summer heat.Local residents say this Ramadan is the longest in nearly three decades, with the fasting period extending to more than 16 hours a day.The maximum temperature in the Himalayan region is more than 32 degrees and no respite is expected from the heat throughout the month of June.\"I am experiencing Ramadan again in hot season after 36 years. It is very hot, so we sit on the lawns after prayers to cool off,\" says Ghulam Muhammad, a local resident.The heat, however, has not overcooked the spirit of the shoppers, with markets beginning to fill up with people looking for meat, dry fruits and other festive goods.The demand for prayer beads skyrockets during the Ramadan season.Among the other best-selling items are different varieties of dates that are brought to Kashmir from elsewhere in India and from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Afghanistan.The nutritious fruit is believed to be an auspicious way to break the dawn to dusk fast, before the lavish Iftar.Shopkeeper Nasir Wani said business is brisk.\"In my shop I sell around 20 to 21 varieties of date palms and we just get these dates imported from Middle East, Gulf areas,\" he says.After sunset, families and friends gather to break their fasts with dates and traditional flavoured milk.Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief.The end of Ramadan is marked by Eid.Kashmir is divided between Pakistan and India but is claimed by both. The countries have fought two wars over the disputed territory since they gained independence from Britain in 1947.LEAD IN:Muslims in Kashmir are coping with a long, hot Ramadan.Temperatures are soaring above 32 degrees Celsius while the faithful are fasting for more than 16 hours a day.STORY-LINE:Muslims across Indian-controlled Kashmir are observing the Holy month of Ramadan with fasting and feasting amid relatively hot temperatures.Every morning before dawn, traditional drummer Noor Muhammad sets out with his drum as part of a centuries-old practice, walking the dark alleys in Srinagar.His drums beats call out to the believers to wake up and have their Suhoor or pre-dawn meals.During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink and other pleasures from sunrise to sunset.For the 62-year-old Noor Muhammad, a sufi musician by profession, work starts as early as 1.30 a.m.\"I am doing this (drum beating) for the sake of the Almighty because I feel honoured if someone will wake up to observe fast and pray,\" he said.Local mosques in Srinagar are filled with devout Muslims who gather everyday to offer prayers and seek blessings, forgiveness and mercy.Muslim cleric Nissar Ahmad Madani says fasting is about \"self discipline and reflection\".And thoughts more some turn to the future of the disputed region.Both India and Pakistan claim Kashmir in its entirety. Rebels have been fighting against Indian rule since 1989 with wide support from the mostly Muslim population, demanding that Kashmir be given independence or become part of neighbouring Pakistan.More than 68,000 people have been killed in the uprising and the subsequent Indian military crackdown.\"We pray everyday that peace prevails here,\" says local resident Rizwan Shah.Srinagar's grand Jamia mosque is a popular spot for believers to find solace in prayers - and respite from the oppressive summer heat.Local residents say this Ramadan is the longest in nearly three decades, with the fasting period extending to more than 16 hours a day.The maximum temperature in the Himalayan region is more than 32 degrees and no respite is expected from the heat throughout the month of June.\"I am experiencing Ramadan again in hot season after 36 years. It is very hot, so we sit on the lawns after prayers to cool off,\" says Ghulam Muhammad, a local resident.The heat, however, has not overcooked the spirit of the shoppers, with markets beginning to fill up with people looking for meat, dry fruits and other festive goods.The demand for prayer beads skyrockets during the Ramadan season.Among the other best-selling items are different varieties of dates that are brought to Kashmir from elsewhere in India and from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Afghanistan.The nutritious fruit is believed to be an auspicious way to break the dawn to dusk fast, before the lavish Iftar.Shopkeeper Nasir Wani said business is brisk.\"In my shop I sell around 20 to 21 varieties of date palms and we just get these dates imported from Middle East, Gulf areas,\" he says.After sunset, families and friends gather to break their fasts with dates and traditional flavoured milk.Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief.The end of Ramadan is marked by Eid.Kashmir is divided between Pakistan and India but is claimed by both. The countries have fought two wars over the disputed territory since they gained independence from Britain in 1947.Srinagar - 12 June 20161. Various of Noor Muhammad, a traditional drummer, beating his drum to wake the people up for Suhoor (pre-dawn meals)2. SOUNDBITE (Kashmiri) Noor Muhammad, traditional drummer:\"I am doing this (drum beating) for the sake of the Almighty because I feel honoured if someone will wake up to observe the fast and pray. When a person sleeps, he goes into a slumber, making it difficult for him to wake up. The drum beats wake him up, so he can keep the fast and call for prayers, due to which many more will wake up.\"Srinagar - 11 June 2016 3. Muezzin calling for prayers at the shrine of Syed Abdul Qadir Jellani4. Various of people praying at the shrine 5. Various of people reading Quran 6. Various of a man praying, using prayer beads Srinagar - 13 June 20167. SOUNDBITE (Urdu) Nissar Ahmad Madani, Muslim Cleric :\"Fasting is among the basic pillars of Islam. Almighty God has made fasting compulsory, not only for us but for all believers. Self discipline and reflection are the primary objectives of fasting. Fasting teaches us how to refrain from eating, drinking and physical desires.\"Srinagar - 12 June 20168. People entering Jamia Masjid, Kashmir's grand mosque9. People praying10. SOUNDBITE (Urdu/English) Rizwan Shah, local resident:\"By the grace of Almighty God I don't face any problem. We are fasting for 16 hours and 15 minutes in Kashmir. I am feeling very great. I would like to, you know, tell one thing that there should be peace. We pray everyday that peace prevails here, God willing the peace will come soon.\"  11. Various of people praying inside the Jamia Masjid12. Various of people sitting on the lawns of Jamia Masjid to get some respite from heat13. SOUNDBITE (Kashmiri) Ghulam Muhammad, local resident:\"I am experiencing Ramadan again in the hot season after 36 years. It is very hot, so we sit here on the lawns after prayers to cool off.\"Srinagar - 13 June 2016 14. Various of people shopping in the market15. Butcher chopping meat16. Customers at the butcher's shop17. People buying prayer beads from a street vendor18. Prayer beads on display19. Nasir Wani (left) talking to a customer at his dry fruit shop20. Close of hand holding an imported box of dates21. SOUNDBITE (English) Nasir Wani, shopkeeper:\"In my shop I sell around 20 to 21 varieties of date palms and we just get these dates imported from Middle East, Gulf areas. The main thing to get these dates in the month of Ramadan is, this is the Sunna (Practice) of Prophet Muhammad - may peace be upon him - and this (Date) is the main thin, Muslim at the time of Iftari (breaking fast) , he can break his fast from a date.\"22. 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