With No Restrictions, Cheers Return during Ramzan in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: After a gap of two years, the Muslim holy month of Ramzan began on a cheerful note on Sunday with the usual hustle-bustle returning to the markets in this historic city.

With Covid-related restrictions no longer in place, the excitement was in the air with the sighting of a new moon on Saturday. The fasting began on Sunday. As the sirens blared announcing the sighting of moon Saturday night, Muslims headed to the mosques in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and other towns in Telangana and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh for prayers.

After 'Isha' (daily night prayers), the devouts offered special namaaz called 'Taraweeh' during which the entire holy Quran is recited by 'Huffaz' (those who have memorised the Quran). The biggest gathering was seen in the historic Mecca Masjid near Charminar. The mosques were spruced up and illuminated. Big gatherings were also witnessed in historic mosque at Public Gardens in the heart of the city, Darulshifa mosque in the old city, Azizia Masjid in Mehdipatnam and scores of other mosques.

Last year, the celebrations were low-key due to various Covid-related restrictions. IANS

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