In Uttar Pradesh, the government and security forces were on edge on march 14 due to the simultaneous celebration of holi and Jumma namaz. Even though friday was a mostly calm festive day in the state, there were a few isolated events that heightened emotions in Uttar Pradesh. According to reports, one such instance was captured on camera in aligarh when a sizable Hindu congregation chose to celebrate holi in front of a mosque at Abdul Karim Chowk.
Allegedly Thrown Colors at the mosque
The incident's videos have gone viral. In the past, the mosque was covered with tarpaulin to avoid any mishap caused by criminals throwing colors at the building. Additionally, the area's police presence was increased. Many claimed that anti-muslim slogans were also raised during the celebrations.
Despite the police being present, the group performing holi is accused of throwing water and colors onto the tarpaulin that covered the mosque. ABP Live was unable to independently confirm the videos' validity.
"Who are these hooligans making a mockery of our Sanatan dharma by playing holi in front of the mosque?" asked Congressman Surendra Rajput.
Islamic scholar and member of the Committee to Protect Journalists Samiullah Khan posted the video on X, alleging: "Hindus are celebrating holi in front of aligarh Masjid, UP, with inflammatory anti-Muslim slogans. If they are so obsessed with celebrating their festival in the Muslim areas or at the mosques, then what is the need for the ram mandir and other thousands of temples? Is this behavior normal [sic]?"
Allegedly Thrown Colors at the mosque
The incident's videos have gone viral. In the past, the mosque was covered with tarpaulin to avoid any mishap caused by criminals throwing colors at the building. Additionally, the area's police presence was increased. Many claimed that anti-muslim slogans were also raised during the celebrations.
Despite the police being present, the group performing holi is accused of throwing water and colors onto the tarpaulin that covered the mosque. ABP Live was unable to independently confirm the videos' validity.
"Who are these hooligans making a mockery of our Sanatan dharma by playing holi in front of the mosque?" asked Congressman Surendra Rajput.
Islamic scholar and member of the Committee to Protect Journalists Samiullah Khan posted the video on X, alleging: "Hindus are celebrating holi in front of aligarh Masjid, UP, with inflammatory anti-Muslim slogans. If they are so obsessed with celebrating their festival in the Muslim areas or at the mosques, then what is the need for the ram mandir and other thousands of temples? Is this behavior normal [sic]?"
