Waqf board holds review meet with officials

Charminar: The Telangana State Waqf Board (TSWB) held a review meeting here on Thursday, in regards to arrangements made for the holy month of Ramzan.

The meeting was headed by TSWB chairman Mohammed Saleem and attended by religious leaders and civic officials. Improving amenities for people and making them aware regarding the guidelines issued by the government for the lockdown were some of the issues discussed.

Mohammed Saleem notified that all preventive steps have been taken by the state government against Covid-19, including proper medical facilities for patients fighting coronavirus.

“The TSWB has asked district collectors, mosque, shrine (Dargah) managements and other religious institutions to follow the lockdown during the holy month of Ramzan. Muslims should gather in congregation for offering prayers. They should offer Taraweeh at homes,” said the TSWB chairman.

“The Jamia Nizamia, a prominent Islamic university has recently issued a Fatwa asking Muslims to offer prayers at their homes during the holy month of Ramzaan in the wake of surging Covid-19 cases across the country,’’ he added.

During the meeting, the GHMC, HMWS &SB, Transco and police Department officers were urged to ensure all the facilities are seamless.