Hello friends,

I am an ex-Muslim who criticizes Islamic ideology. I left Islam because I saw how deeply rooted its intolerance is—especially toward the religious freedom of non-Muslims. Festivals like Holi, which symbolize colors, love, and unity, are used by Islamic fundamentalist elements as an excuse to spread violence and tension.

The same thing happened during Holi 2026—reports of attacks on the Hindu community came from Bihar to London. These incidents show how small things, like a splash of color or a water balloon, turn into major violence. But the real question is: Are these coincidences, or is this a systematic intolerance rooted in Islamic fanaticism?

As an ex-Muslim, I say that these attacks are inspired by Islamic teachings, where the religious expressions of non-Muslims are often viewed as ‘shirk’ (associating partners with Allah) or as an insult. After leaving Islam, I have seen that even those Muslims who participate in Hindu festivals—playing Holi, celebrating Diwali, eating prasad, or wishing others on festivals—are labeled ‘kafir’ and ostracized. Fatwas are issued against them. Attacks on Hindu festivals are merely an extension of this same intolerance. The administration took action in each case, but the problem lies at the root: Islamic extremism that rejects peaceful coexistence.

**Key Incidents (in brief):**

All these events reveal a clear pattern—Islamic fundamentalist elements deliberately targeting Hindu festivals.

1. **Munger (Bihar)** – Dispute over color splashing, fear of stone-pelting; police calmed the situation. As an ex-Muslim I ask: Is a splash of color such a big insult that violence becomes necessary?

2. **Dehradun (Uttarakhand)** – Attack on a woman selling vegetables; case registered against accused Salim.

3. **Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh)** – Attack on temple cleaning, Anil Gupta and his mother injured; several arrested.

4. **Tonk (Rajasthan)** – Clash over old enmity; police and RAC deployed. Old enmities often take on a religious color, and Islamic fanatics add fuel to the fire.

5. **Bundi (Rajasthan)** – Allegation of color thrown on mosque during procession; police controlled the situation. Color on a mosque—is this really such a huge issue?

6. **Bharuch (Gujarat)** – Opposition to Hindu women performing puja at the disputed Jama Masjid. This site was originally a Jain temple.

7. **Mohali (Punjab)** – Attack on migrants celebrating Holi near a mosque. Is celebrating a festival near a mosque a crime?

8. **London (Britain)** – Attack by fanatics on Holika Dahan program; Hindu community demanded security. The same pattern exists abroad—Islamic fanaticism is a global problem.

9. **Uttam Nagar (Delhi)** – Death triggered by a water balloon. An 11-year-old girl’s water balloon fell, leading to a dispute that escalated into the murder of 26-year-old Tarun Butolia with rods and stones. Police arrested 8 people.

10. **Eta (Uttar Pradesh)** – Attack by entering the village head’s house on Holi. A group of goons attempted molestation of women, attacked with knives and sticks; 6 injured.

All these incidents show one pattern—targeting the Hindu community during festivals. Small things (color, water balloon, procession) turn into major violence. As an ex-Muslim, I say this stems from the intolerance taught in Islamic ideology, where non-Muslim festivals are considered ‘haram’ or insulting. Ex-Muslims like me send festival greetings—because humanity comes first, religion later. But fanatics cannot tolerate even that.

**What should be done?**

– The administration must remain alert in advance and deploy additional forces. But the problem is not on the surface—it is at the root. Islamic fanaticism’s teachings must be challenged.

– Hindu society should make pre-planned preparations to defend against such incidents so that violence can be met with an appropriate response.

– Hindu society should unite and demand security.

– And the Muslim community must understand that if such incidents continue, entire families and neighborhoods will get entangled in legal cases and everyone’s lives will be ruined.

May the festival of colors be filled with joy, not bloodshed. As an ex-Muslim, I say to Muslims: Leave intolerance behind, embrace humanity.

What do you think? Please share in the comments.

**Source**: Based on various news reports and ex-Muslim perspectives.