West Asia conflict: Shia Community in Rajasthan to observe Eid in mourning for Khamenei's death

Iran Herald · March 19, 2026 Culture

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], March 19 (ANI): The ongoing conflict in West Asia and the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei continue to affect communities in India, with the Shia community in Rajasthan announcing that they will not celebrate Eid this year. Members of the community will instead offer prayers, wearing black armbands as a mark of mourning.