Shia Communities in Several Indian States Mark Eid With Mourning Over Reported Khamenei Killing

Police reported largely peaceful gatherings under close monitoring.

Overview

In districts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Kashmir, Shia groups observed a subdued Eid, wearing black armbands and offering prayers in a sombre mood.
A photograph of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was displayed at the Fatehgarh Imambara in Bhopal as devotees marked mourning with simple attire, including children wearing black armbands.
Post‑prayer processions in multiple locations featured chants condemning the United States and Israel, including the slogan “America Murdabad.”
In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, police stepped in during sloganeering and said a brief verbal altercation was quickly brought under control.
All India Shia Samaj state president Iftikhar Ali said he and his community in Madhya Pradesh were not celebrating, while Sunni Muslims in the state held regular Eid prayers and festivities.