Eid-ul-Fitr preparations in Hyderabad
Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on Saturday and the Telangana State Wakf Board, along with various government departments, visited Idgahs in the city to inspect the arrangements being made for Eid congregational prayers.
Haj volunteer selection for Haj-2023
Telangana State Haj Committee chairman Mohammed Saleem and Executive Officer B Shafiullah announced that the selection of KhadimulHujjaj (Haj volunteer) for Haj-2023 has been held. Out of 165 applications, 15 members were selected based on eligibility criteria such as being a government servant, having performed Haj, and being less than 50 years old.
Multimedia Musical Fountain at Mir Alam Tank
The Multimedia Musical Fountain, which cost Rs. 2.55 crores to develop at Mir Alam Tank by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), has been reduced to a shamble after the inaugural day. The fountain, inaugurated last year by Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K.T. Rama Rao, has not been operational since.
Traffic restrictions for Jummat-ul-Vida
In view of Jummat-ul-Vida, or the last Friday of Ramzan, the Hyderabad police will impose certain traffic restrictions around historic Mecca Masjid in the Old City and around Jama-e-Masjid in Secunderabad on Friday.
Eid-ul-Fitr preparations and food flavors
Handmade ‘seviyan’ (vermicelli) and dry fruits continue to be much sought after in the run-up to Eid-ul-Fitr, with people using them in making the mouth-watering dessert ‘Sheerkhurma’. The dish is served specially on Eid celebrations, which brings with it sublime food flavors.
