Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Thursday appealed to people to celebrate Holi in harmony by following the "centuries-old traditions of Sanatan Dharma". He said, "Festivals bring greater joy when celebrated with mutual respect." This remark comes amid controversies over 2025 Holi coinciding with Friday prayers. Earlier, mosques were covered with tarpaulin in Shahjahanpur ahead of Holi.