Anti-US, Israel protests mark Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Rajasthan

Jaipur: Protests against attacks on Iran marked Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in various parts of Rajasthan on Saturday as members of the Shia and Sunni communities staged demonstrations in Jaipur and other districts.

In Jaipur's Amber area, women and children from both communities took out a march, raising slogans against the US and Israel and expressing grief over reported deaths in Iran.

Protesters gathered near Amer Fort carrying placards, alleging that their religious leader had been killed and their festive occasion had turned into mourning.

At Subhash Chowk too, members of the Shia community held placards and staged a demonstration.

Similar protests were reported from Sikar and Ajmer, where people offered Eid prayers wearing black bands as a mark of protest. Black flags were also put up at some mosques, and slogans were raised against the US and Israel.

In Ajmer, Imam-e-Juma Maulana Syed Taqi Jafar said the community was observing mourning over the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Despite the protests, Eid prayers were offered peacefully across the state, with people praying for peace and greeting each other. In several places, members of the Hindu community welcomed worshippers by showering flowers.

Authorities had made elaborate security arrangements in Jaipur, deploying police and RAF personnel around major mosques, including Eidgah and Jama Masjid. Drone surveillance and flag marches were also carried out to maintain law and order, officials said.