All mosques in Bareilly have been told to hold Jummah Namaz at 2:30 p.m. instead of the usual 12 noon. The decision was taken to ensure communal harmony and bonhomie. Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid announced that Friday prayers on March 14 have been shifted to 2: 30 p.M. due to Holi celebrations. The All India Muslim Jamaat is the national body for the Muslim community in India. The announcement was made by the Jama’s President Zafar Ali. The Barelvi cleric further also made an appeal to the Muslim. community to avoid unnecessary ‘outings’ during Holi. celebrations and also advised them to exercise caution when. stepping out for essential tasks. He also urged the community to celebrate the holy month of Ramzan with patience and discipline, suggesting that all festivals should be celebrated with harmony and mutual respect. The Muslim community is also urged to avoid holding prayers inside the house during Ramzan, as it is not permitted in Islam.