Celebrations for the festival of Holi and Friday prayers during Ramzaan were held peacefully with Haridwar police putting in place heightened security in the city.Two days earlier, the Haridwar Superintendent of Police Pankaj Gairola confirmed that a meeting with community representatives of both sides was held after and it was agreed that mosques in the city will hold Friday prayers after 2.

Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendour around India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. Homes and streets wore a colourful look as the revellers splashed colours and feasted on traditional delicacies.

Holi, the Hindu festival of colour, is celebrated around the world, marked by raucous parties where people throw and smear coloured powder on each other. The festival, the celebrations for which begin on March 14 in many parts of India,

The festival of Holi has begun across the country, with people coming together to celebrate with colors, music, and traditional festivities. From temples to streets, vibrant hues and joyous gatherings mark the onset of the festival,