Ten Mosques in Sambhal, Including Jama Masjid, to Be Covered with Tarpaulin for Holi
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Synopsis
On March 12, the Uttar Pradesh administration decided to cover ten mosques in Sambhal, including the Jama Masjid, during Holi celebrations. This action aims to ensure communal harmony as the festival of colors coincides with a Ramazan Jumma on March 14.
Key Takeaways
- Ten mosques will be covered to maintain peace during Holi.
- Friday prayers will be adjusted in timing.
- Local authorities will ensure tight security on the festival day.
- This practice has been ongoing for years.
- A peace meeting was conducted to prevent communal tensions.
Sambhal, March 12 (NationPress) In an important action, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) administration has opted to cover ten mosques in Sambhal during the Holi festivities this Friday. March 14 is notable as it marks a rare sixty-year alignment of the festival of colors with a Ramazan 'Jumma' occurring on the same day.
During a media briefing regarding the UP administration's readiness, Sambhal SP, Shrish Chandra, stated that this measure aims to preserve communal harmony and assist both communities in celebrating their respective festivals joyfully.
“A total of ten mosques have been pinpointed along the intended route of the 'Chaupai' procession. All these will be covered to avert any disruption or tension between the communities,” he added.
He further explained that the decision to cover these mosques pertains to those along the route where the 'Chaupai' processions (a traditional practice during Holi) will pass, reiterating that this has been a long-standing practice.
“The traditional route for the 'Chaupai' procession during Holi has been established, and ten mosques along this path will be covered,” he mentioned.
Reports indicate an agreement has been made to adjust the timings of the Friday prayers and 'Chaupai' processions, ensuring they do not coincide.
The Friday 'namaaz' (prayers) will occur either before or after the Holi procession, and no outsiders will be allowed access to the mosque premises.
Local authorities and UP Police officials have been directed to maintain close surveillance and prevent any unforeseen incidents during the festival.
The ten mosques set to be covered with tarpaulin in Sambhal for the Holi celebrations include the Shahi Jama Masjid, Ladania wali masjid, Thaane wali masjid, Ek raat masjid, Gurdwara road masjid, Gol masjid, Khajoor wali masjid, Anaar wali masjid, and Gol dukaan wali masjid.
A peace meeting was also held at the Sambhal police station, where leaders from both communities conferred on strategies to avert any instances of communal discord during the Holi celebrations and the Friday 'namaaz'.
