Other Spellings : Kashmiris
Religion : Islam, Hinduism (Kashmiri Pandits), Sikh
Language : Kasmiri, Urdu
Regional Spread : Kashmir in India and Pakistan
Population : 4.6 million
Food Habits : Rice is the staple food of the Kashmiris. Lamb
and meat dishes are quite popular amongst the people of Kashmir. In
vegetables, Kashmiris pride over Karam Sag (a kind of leafy green
vegetable), nadru (lotus stalk) and turnips. Kashmiri tea called
Kahva - a concoction of green tea leaves brewed in the samovar,
besides the special pink color tea called Shirchai is extremely
popular amongst Kashmiri people.
Marriage Preference : Seek matrimonial alliances in their
own caste and community
Famous Personalities:
- Farooq Abdullah - Chief Minister
- Ghulam Nabi Azad - politician
- Omar Abdullah - politician
- Sheikh Abdullah - politician
- Pt Jawaharlal Nehru - India's first Prime Minister
- Lalleshwari - Poet-Saint
About Kashmiri People : Most Kashmiri people claim
their descent from the Indo-Aryan stock. Actually, Kashmir is
inhabited by diverse and different races, distinct in their looks,
dress, food habits, customs, speech and traditions. Most of the
people in the Kashmir are fair-complexioned, with light brown hair,
blue or gray eyes, chiseled features and fine physique. There are
also people with a whitish complexion, black almond eyes and black
hair. Kashmiris tend to be superstitious. Kashmiris can be singled
out as extremely warm, friendly, hospitable and God-fearing people.
