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Kashmir’s famous third gender singing sensation Abdul Rashid alias Reshma passes away

Famous third gender Kashmiri Singer Abdul Rashid popularly known as Reshma passed away early on Sunday morning

Famous third gender Kahsmiri Singer Abdul Rashid popularly known as Reshma passed away

Rashid breathed his last at SMHS hospital, his neighbour told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), adding that he died at 12 O clock. Reshma was known for the typical and unique song “Hai Hai Wesai, Yaran hai tadepevnas” sung in various wedding functions that went viral on social media. A resident of Nawa Kadal area of Srinagar, Rashid as per his neighbours was a humble, friendly and a great human being.

According to a neighbor, neighbour Jeelani Ahmad, Rashid’s funeral was held on November 7 at 10 am at Nawa Kadal. Rashid was a household name in Kashmir due to his peculiar singing style mostly at marriages and social gatherings.

Bablu Transgender’s Association president expressed shock and grief over Rashid’s death. “We are pained and grieved over the death of our colleage,” Bablu said.

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