New Delhi, March 14 -- The festival of colours, Holi, was celebrated across the country, and Jumma namaz (Friday prayers) were also held peacefully. Authorities fortified sensitive areas to monitor antisocial elements in parts of the country.

This year, Holi was celebrated on March 14, coinciding with the Friday prayers in the month of Ramzan.

In pictures, devotees were seen offering prayers at Delhi's Jama Masjid on the occasion of the second Jumma of Ramzan, which commenced on March 2 and will end with Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of month-long fasting.

Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh witnessed peaceful Holi celebrations amid tight security. Friday prayers were also performed peacefully at the Shahi Jama Masjid here.

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