Right-wing forces private school in Shimla to cancel Eid celebrations

Eid celebrations have been cancelled at a private school in Himachal Pradesh’s capital city, Shimla, following threats from right-wing organisations.

The private school, Auckland House School, had announced Eid celebrations on March 28, the last Friday of Ramzan, from nursery to Class 2. They had asked children to wear a kurta-pyjama, with a small cap. They were also asked to



bring roti rolls with paneer, sevaiyan (a sweet dish) and dry fruits for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.

However, news of the celebrations soon reached the ears of right-wing organisations, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Dev Bhoomi Sangarsh Samiti, who strongly opposed the idea and alleged there is an “attempt” by the private school to “promote Islam in Himachal Pradesh.”