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UP Village Shias Skip Eid to Mourn Ayatollah Khamenei's Death
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21-03-2026, 22:06
UP Village Shias Skip Eid to Mourn Ayatollah Khamenei's Death
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Residents of Kintur village, UP, forgo Eid-ul-Fitr festivities to mourn the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Khamenei died in airstrikes on March 1, leading to a somber mood and cancellation of usual Eid traditions like festive dishes and greetings.
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Villagers gathered only for congregational prayers and held a peaceful protest condemning military strikes and raising slogans against Israel.
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The village has a deep historical and emotional link with Iran’s religious leadership, tracing ancestral ties to Ayatollah Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini.
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Locals believe Khomeini’s grandfather, Syed Ahmad Musavi, originated from Kintur, making Khamenei's death a deeply personal loss for the community.
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