The History of Shiite and The Elements of its Spreading in Gilgit and Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan is located in northeastern Pakistan. And geographically, it is located between China, India and Pakistan. Therefore, it has a special strategic position. Seventy-five percent of the state's population is Shiite. Shiism was introduced, established and spread by Iranian missionaries and scholars in the late eighth century. Shiites are present in all cities of this state, except Diamar city, and Shiites in this state have been spread by local scholars and missionaries, as well as local poets and rulers. Beit (AS) in the state of Golgotha ​​and Baltistan in this state is studied and analyzed. To achieve this, a descriptive-analytical method has been used. Religious scholars entered this province in different periods, including Iran and Kashmir, and played an important role in spreading the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS). Also, local religious scholars who were mainly graduates of the seminaries of Najaf and Qom. They have played an important role in spreading the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS). Mosques, schools and seminaries, and Husseiniyahs and symbols represent a corner of the services of great scholars.