Telangana Hyderabad - Demand grows for better Iftar arrangements at Mecca Masjid
People who come to the mosque to break their fast are given a tiny amount of dal and a few dates by the Mecca Masjid management. The management has acknowledged that there aren't enough resources to offer anything more.
In the lead-up to Ramadan, the mosque invests a significant amount of money in cleaning, whitewashing, and carpet cleaning and replacement. The mosque spends a lot of money installing temporary shade.
The mosque is not prioritized when it comes to serving iftar. Ziauddin, a frequent visitor to the mosque and resident of Panch Mohalla, thinks that if not for everyone, then at least those who cannot afford a decent lunch should be given one by the mosque administration.
During Ramadan, people are observed buying and bringing fruits and other food items to break their fast while they travel to the mosque. During Ramadan, people go to hyderabad from various areas in Telangana, Karnataka, and maharashtra to take in the atmosphere. During this month, local traders do business valued at crores of rupees.
People expect that because congress has assumed control of the state government, it would take this into account.