Shia Muslims in parts of Jammu and Kashmir held protests on Friday and Saturday to condemn a deadly suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. The bombing, which occurred during Friday prayers at the Khadijah al-Kubra mosque-cum-imambargah in Islamabad's Tarlai area, resulted in at least 31 deaths and 169 injuries.

The demonstrations, which took place in areas including Srinagar, Baramulla, Budgam, Bandipora, Anantnag, and Jammu, reflected deep anger and grief within the Shia community, who view the attack as a continuation of sectarian violence against Shias in Pakistan. Protesters gathered in areas of north Kashmir, raised slogans against Pakistan, and briefly blocked roads. Many carried placards demanding justice for the victims and accountability from Pakistani authorities. In areas such as Bandipora's Sumbal, demonstrators chanted pro-India slogans alongside anti-Pakistan slogans.

Community leaders addressing the protesters asserted that attacks on places of worship are an assault on humanity and religious freedom. They emphasized that the protests were directed against Pakistan's policies and governance, not against ordinary citizens, and called for international attention to the safety of Shia Muslims in the region. One protester in Pattan stated, "At a time when Muslims across the globe are under attack, Shia Muslims are targeted in Pakistan. What could be more shameful and condemnable?". Aga Syed Hassan al-Mousavi al-Safvi, president of the Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian J&K, described the Islamabad attack as a "barbaric assault on the core tenets of Islam and humanity".

Local authorities in Jammu and Kashmir reported that the protests remained largely peaceful, with police deployed to maintain order and ensure traffic movement. The demonstrations dispersed after speakers appealed for calm and restraint.

The suicide attack, which is the deadliest in Islamabad since 2008, has drawn widespread condemnation. A regional affiliate of the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the bombing. According to the group's statement, the attacker opened fire on security guards before detonating his explosive vest.

Pakistani authorities have arrested two men and a woman in Peshawar, linked to the attack. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the arrest of four suspects, including the alleged mastermind. According to investigation officials, an identity card recovered from the attacker helped identify him as Yasir, who had reportedly received training in weapons handling and suicide attacks in Afghanistan.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the bombing, reiterating its rejection of terrorism and offering condolences to the government and people of Pakistan. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres also condemned the attack.