Holi and Ramzan Overlap Prompts Adjustments and Security Measures Across India

Authorities and communities coordinate to balance Holi celebrations and Friday prayers, emphasizing peace and mutual respect.

The festival of Holi on March 14 coincides with the second Friday of Ramzan, leading to calls for adjustments to ensure peaceful coexistence.
Mosques in several cities, including Lucknow, Moradabad, and Haridwar, have deferred Friday prayer timings to accommodate Holi celebrations.
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai have issued strict guidelines, including bans on new traditions, offensive gestures, and unsolicited use of colored water during Holi.
Security has been heightened in sensitive areas with increased police deployments, quick response teams, and surveillance through CCTV and drones.
Community leaders and officials have urged mutual respect, with some requesting Muslims to offer prayers at home and others calling for Holi participants to avoid disruptions near mosques.