Rather (surname in Kashmir)
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The surname Rather is commonly found among both Hindu and Muslim communities in Kashmir.[1] It is one of the many surnames that have been retained by Kashmiri Muslims[2] after conversion from Hinduism. The surname “Rather” is part of the rich tapestry of Kashmiri cultural and social history, reflecting the region’s diverse heritage.
Notable people
[edit]- Hilal Ahmed Rather
- Abdul Rahim Rather
- Dan Rather, news presenter
- Rather, 2023 documentary by Frank Marshall about the news presenter
- Elizabeth Rather, expert in the computer programming language Forth
- Hilal Ahmed Rather, Indian Air Force air vice marshal from Kashmir.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Caste system a major hurdle for marriages in Kashmir". Kashmir Reader. 22 Jun 2021. Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
- ^ "'We Take It Lightly'—But Caste Discrimination Ruins Lives In Kashmir". Kashmir Observer. 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2024-09-27.