Echoes of Loss
Rituals of Remembrance and Grief in the Pashtun Diaspora of Kashmir
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13629432 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Farah Qayoom (0000-0002-1978-9561, University of Kashmir, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 302228251339852-302228251339852 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00302228251339852 |
| PMID | 40364554 |
| OpenAlex | W4410379214 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 74 |
This research paper examines the death and mourning rituals among Pashtun diaspora communities through an ethnographic lens. Drawing upon over 35 in-depth interviews with family members and community leaders, as well as extensive field observations of Pashtun families, the study provides a comprehensive analysis of traditional practices, cultural beliefs, and evolving social dynamics related to death and mourning. The findings suggest that Pashtun mourning rituals are deeply rooted in a complex interplay of religious prescriptions and local customs, and while traditional rituals continue to influence communal responses to death, modernization and socio-political changes have fostered adaptations and innovations in mourning practices. The paper discusses these findings within broader anthropological and sociological frameworks to offer a comprehensive view of how mourning practices in the Pashtun community in Kashmir are constructed, experienced, and transformed. The integration of traditional rituals with emerging practices reflects a dynamic interplay between culture, tradition and modernity
Diaspora · Ethnography · Field (mathematics · Grief · Modernity · Modernization theory · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Anthropological Studies and Insights · Anthropology · Gender Studies · Law · Psychology · South Asian Studies and Conflicts · Southeast Asian Sociopolitical Studies
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |