Lucknow, March 13: All India Muslim Jamaat’s National President Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi’s reaction has come to the fore on Uttar Pradesh government minister Sanjay Nishad’s statement about playing Holi. In fact, Minister Sanjay Nishad said that those who avoid colors should leave the country. Maulana Shahabuddin has condemned this statement of the minister.

The Maulana said that no minister should make such a statement and the minister does not have the right to make such statements to create hatred in the society.

The Maulana further said, “When the minister took oath, he did not swear that those who avoid colors will have to leave the country. He had sworn that there will be justice for everyone and no one will be discriminated against.” He asked that the minister should tell where 30 crore Muslims should go after leaving the country.

Maulana said that now the minister is working against the oath, which does not suit him. He asked whether the minister wants to create riots in the country by making such statements. Does he want to spread the poison of hatred among people? He demanded legal action against such people and said that such people should be removed from the post of minister.

Earlier, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi said that the holy month of Ramzan is going on. Along with this, preparations for Holi have also started. He said that the month of Ramzan teaches patience. Allah has said in the Quran Sharif that God is with those who are patient. Our Prophet(S.A.W) has said in Hadith Sharif, “A good Muslim is one whose hands, feet, tongue do not cause any trouble to anyone else.” I appeal that Muslims should follow all these things.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the countrymen not to throw colors on Muslims during Jumme ki Namaaz on Holi and has also requested Muslims to show patience and restraint.

He said that if colors are thrown on someone knowingly or unknowingly, they should be patient as communal forces are trying to spoil the atmosphere. He said that Friday of Holi and Ramzan is the same day in the country and Jumme ki Namaaz is very beneficial. This prayer and worship cannot be done at home, so Muslims go to the mosque in large numbers for Jumme ki Namaaz. In such a situation, miscreants also try to spread chaos. Muslims should be careful in such a situation.

Along with this, I also appeal to my countrymen to show brotherhood and Hindus and Muslims should celebrate the festival together. This is the beauty of this country, but communal elements are trying to spoil it.

Lucknow, March 13: With Holi and the second Friday of Ramzan coinciding this year, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali, a senior Sunni cleric, has issued an advisory urging communal harmony and peaceful celebrations.

The overlap of the festival and the Jumma prayers on March 14 has led to political tensions, prompting discussions on adjusting prayer and celebration timings to ensure order.

In several areas, local communities have taken initiatives to modify the schedule. Some mosques have decided to extend their prayer timings, while in certain places, Holi processions have been rescheduled or shortened.

Addressing the situation in a video message, Maulana Khalid Rasheed said, “The Islam Centre of India has issued an advisory to extend the timing of mosques, and our Hindu brothers have also adjusted Holi processions at many places.”

He further urged people to remain vigilant against misinformation.

“We hope that both communities will celebrate this day according to their religion and faith. There should be no confusion or rumours, and everyone should ignore any misinformation. This day should be observed in a peaceful atmosphere, setting an example of religious harmony for the world,” he added.

The advisory comes amid heightened security in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, where mosques are being covered with tarpaulin sheets as a precautionary measure.

This step follows last year’s violent protests triggered by a court-ordered survey of the Jama Masjid, which some believe stands on the site of a demolished Vishnu temple. The incident led to clashes and fatalities, prompting local authorities to ensure no disruption during the upcoming festivals.

Meanwhile, Holi celebrations in Sambhal began with the Rangbhari Ekadashi festivities, a five-day event leading up to the main celebrations on Friday.

Authorities are closely monitoring the developments, emphasising the need for cooperation to maintain peace and order.