Mathura is the birth place of Shree Krishna and known as the Krishna Janmabhoomi. Right next to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple is the Mughal era Shahi Eidgah mosque.
In 2013, when riot victims were battling extreme cold and lack of basic needs at relief camps, the Akhilesh government was busy in Saifai festival. Mulayam Yadav had denied the hardship faced by riot victims, calling it a rumour by opposition.