Shimla School Cancels Eid Celebration After Hindutva Group’s Protest Auckland House School in Shimla had planned Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations on March 28, asking students to wear kurta-pajamas and caps while bringing traditional Eid delicacies like sevaiyan, dry fruits, and roti rolls with paneer However, the event was called off after the Hindutva group *Dev Bhoomi Sangharsh Samiti* objected, claiming it was an attempt to promote Islam in Himachal Pradesh The group warned of a protest and legal action if the school proceeded with the celebration Following the threats, school authorities decided to cancel the event, emphasizing that the "safety and well-being of students is the highest priority

Tinku Rana

Shimla•

3 days ago

Shimla School Cancels Eid Celebration After Hindutva Group’s Protest Auckland House School in Shimla had planned Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations on March 28, asking students to wear kurta-pajamas and caps while bringing traditional Eid delicacies like sevaiyan, dry fruits, and roti rolls with paneer However, the event was called off after the Hindutva group *Dev Bhoomi Sangharsh Samiti* objected, claiming it was an attempt to promote Islam in Himachal Pradesh The group warned of a protest and legal action if the school proceeded with the celebration Following the threats, school authorities decided to cancel the event, emphasizing that the "safety and well-being of students is the highest priority