Amid Holi-Jumma row, cleric requires peace and concord

“We hope that each communities will rejoice this present day based on their faith and religion. There needs to be no confusion or rumours, and everybody ought to ignore any misinformation. At the present time needs to be noticed in a peaceable environment, setting an instance of spiritual concord for the world,” he added.

The advisory comes amid heightened safety in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, the place mosques are being coated with tarpaulin sheets as a precautionary measure.

This step follows final yr’s violent protests triggered by a court-ordered survey of the Jama Masjid, which some consider stands on the location of a demolished Vishnu temple. The incident led to clashes and fatalities, prompting native authorities to make sure no disruption throughout the upcoming festivals.

In the meantime, Holi celebrations in Sambhal started with the Rangbhari Ekadashi festivities, a five-day occasion main as much as the primary celebrations on Friday.

Authorities are intently monitoring the developments, emphasising the necessity for cooperation to keep up peace and order.