Maulana Mufti Mukarram Ahmed, Shahi Imam of Delhi’s Fatehpuri Masjid, confirmed the sighting
Hyderabad: The sighting of the Moon on Wednesday marked the commencement of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan, with mosques across the city holding prayers soon after the siren announcement.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and minister for minority welfare Mohammad Azharuddin directed the power utilities to ensure uninterrupted power supply during Sehri and Iftar hours. Municipal authorities have been instructed to maintain sanitation and cleanliness in and around mosques throughout the month.
Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Syed Azmatullah Husseni, chairman of the Telangana Wakf Board, said, “All committees or Mutawallis have been advised to undertake repair works in their mosques well in advance to avoid any inconvenience to pilgrims.” He also appealed to all concerned departments, committees and community members to extend full cooperation to ensure peaceful celebration in the holy month of Ramzan.
The Telangana Labour Commissioner ordered shops and establishments to operate beyond regular hours till 5 am from February 19 to March 20, and allowed them to remain open till 5 am.
The government has already allowed its employees following Islam to leave at 4 pm and Urdu medium schools to announce half-day working hours till March 20.
