LUCKNOW, March 1 -- A large number of people on Sunday took to the streets near Rumi Gate in Old Lucknow, carrying black flags and shouting slogans against Israel and the US following news of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel air strikes.

Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawwad announced three days of mourning for the demise of Iran's Supreme leader and asked people to hoist black flags atop their houses and keep their shops shut. A condolence meeting has also been called for 8 pm at Chota Imambada, and a candle march will be taken out after the prayers.

Shia personal law board secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas condemned the air strikes. "A major protest will be held this evening at Chota Imambara against Isra...