Quick Info
| Profession | Kashmiri Separatist Leader |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/03/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Srinagar |
Latest News about Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
27/03/2026
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq led a delegation to the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi to offer condolences on the martyrdom of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his family, and other leadership. The group met with Iranian Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fateh Ali and embassy officials, expressing deep grief and solidarity with the Iranian people during this difficult time.
25/03/2026
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq visited Sopore on 25 March 2026, marking a public appearance amid ongoing political developments. The visit was captured in a video uploaded shortly after, showing his continued engagement with supporters in north Kashmir. This comes weeks after he dropped his Hurriyat chairman title from his X profile.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mirwaiz Mohammad Umar Farooq |
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| Other Name | Umar Farooq |
| Known For | A Kashmiri separatist leader |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Kashmir University |
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| Educational Qualification | Postgraduate degree in Islamic Studies called ‘Moulvi Fazil’, PhD on "Politico-Islamic role of Shah-e-Hamdan" |
Personal Life
| School | Burn Hall School |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Year | 2002 |
Family
| Wife | Sheeba Masoodi | ||
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| Siblings | Rabia Farooq |
Career
| Politics |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mirwaiz Mohammad Umar Farooq is the 14th Mirwaiz of Kashmir and a moderate Kashmiri separatist leader. | |
| 2. He serves as the chairman of the Awami Action Committee, a key faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference. | |
| 3. As the Mirwaiz of Kashmir, he holds significant religious and political influence and is the spiritual leader of Muslims in Kashmir. | |
| 4. He is also the Head Priest of Jama Masjid in Srinagar. | |
| 5. His father, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulana Moulvi Muhammad Farooq Shah, was the 13th Mirwaiz and was assassinated in 1990 by unknown gunmen. | |
| 6. The assassin, Hizbul Mujahideen militant Mohammad Ayub Dar, was convicted of the murder, a conviction upheld by the Supreme Court of India in 2010. | |
| 7. Umar Farooq took over as the head of the Awami Action Committee and became the 14th Mirwaiz of Kashmir at the age of 17 after his father's assassination. | |
| 8. He consolidated 23 Kashmiri pro-freedom organizations into the All Parties Hurriyat Conference after his father's death. | |
| 9. In an interview, he mentioned that initially, he was not interested in his father's work and aspired to become a computer engineer. | |
| 10. However, he later entered politics following his father's assassination and has no regrets about joining the resistance movement. | |
| 11. He was named one of The 500 Most Influential Muslims by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan in 2014 and listed among the Top 10 influential Muslim Politicians worldwide. | |
| 12. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has faced scrutiny for his wealth and properties in India and abroad, including holdings in Kashmir, Delhi, and investments in Dubai. |