Holi and Friday Prayers Coincide, Authorities and Leaders Urge Harmony

Mosques in Uttar Pradesh are covered with tarpaulins as officials and community leaders promote peaceful coexistence during overlapping celebrations of Holi and Friday prayers.

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi urged Holi revellers not to throw color on Muslims without consent and emphasized celebrating festivals without politicization.
Several mosques in Uttar Pradesh, including Sambhal's Jama Masjid, were covered with tarpaulin sheets to prevent disputes during Holi celebrations.
Local administrations have implemented extensive security measures, including CCTV monitoring and deploying thousands of law enforcement personnel, to ensure safety and communal harmony.
The unique 'Laat Saheb' Holi procession in Shahjahanpur, a 300-year-old tradition involving symbolic acts, will proceed with heightened security and logistical preparations.
Community leaders, including Sambhal MP Ziaur Rahman Barq, encouraged mutual respect, with Muslims advised to pray at nearby mosques and Hindus asked to celebrate responsibly.