UP Village Shias Skip Eid to Mourn Ayatollah Khamenei's Death

• Residents of Kintur village, UP, forgo Eid-ul-Fitr festivities to mourn the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
• Khamenei died in airstrikes on March 1, leading to a somber mood and cancellation of usual Eid traditions like festive dishes and greetings.
• Villagers gathered only for congregational prayers and held a peaceful protest condemning military strikes and raising slogans against Israel.
• The village has a deep historical and emotional link with Iran’s religious leadership, tracing ancestral ties to Ayatollah Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini.
• Locals believe Khomeini’s grandfather, Syed Ahmad Musavi, originated from Kintur, making Khamenei's death a deeply personal loss for the community.