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Believers face bans, threats and surveillance during Eid prayers
\nIn India’s Uttar Pradesh, the atmosphere before Eid al-Adha no longer resembles a religious holiday. Al Jazeera reports that in many Muslim-majority towns and villages, discussions in mosques are not about sacrifice or charity, but about other questions: where worshipers can pray, how many people are allowed to gather and how to avoid conflicts with the police or Hindu nationalist groups.<\/p>\n
In the village of Maliyana near Meerut, mosque committees are asking worshipers to pray in shifts and avoid gatherings outside religious facilities. “Don’t argue, don’t react to provocations and avoid videos!”- warn the organizers.<\/p>\n
Many Muslims constantly check the police notifications on WhatsApp, where the authorities advise them not to perform public prayers. This climate of tension is linked to the rise of Hindu nationalism in India, especially after Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014.<\/p>\n
As Al Jazeera reports, far-right Hindu groups and BJP politicians have for years opposed Muslim prayers in streets or public spaces, claiming they cause traffic and safety problems.<\/p>\n
In some cases, protests and online campaigns have led to the cancellation of prayer permits. public. Last week, the Hindu organization Vishwa Hindu Parishad called for a national ban on street prayers, calling them a “show of force.” Meanwhile, Muslims argue that many mosques do not have the capacity to accommodate large Eid crowds, especially in congested urban areas. The situation has become more tense in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, led by Yogi Adityanath, a figure known for his rhetoric. harshly against Muslims.<\/p>\n
He declared that Muslims should pray “in shifts” and warned that, if they did not obey, the authorities would use “other methods”. For the Muslim community, these statements are perceived as a threat.<\/p>\n
Some remember that last year believers were arrested for praying in open spaces, while in other cases there were house demolitions and administrative punishments. “People are naturally scared,” says a resident of Meerut, requesting anonymity.<\/p>\n
As a result, many families are asking young people to avoid crowds and not stay outside mosques for long. Religious committees are coordinating directly with the police to avoid clashes, while volunteers oversee the entrances and rapid dispersal of worshipers after prayers.<\/p>\n
For many Muslims, the problem is not only practical but also psychological. They feel monitored and exposed to online hate campaigns. “Even prayer has become something you think twice about,” says an engineer from Noida.<\/p>\n
According to Al Jazeera’s analysis, critics point out that the government often facilitates mass Hindu processions and celebrations with police and infrastructure support, while Muslim prayers are treated as a matter of security. This has created a sense of selective application of the law and has deepened the sense of exclusion among the Muslim community in India. square<\/p>\n
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