Key Takeaways:
- MIM MLA Mir Zulfiqar Ali and MLC Mirza Rehmat Baig inspected Mecca Masjid to assess facilities and security ahead of Ramzan.
- Officials checked CCTV systems, public amenities and requested new carpets to accommodate a heavy influx of worshippers.
- Co-ordination with electricity, GHMC and police was confirmed to ensure uninterrupted services during the festival season.
- The visit follows calls for release of approximately ₹105 crore in sanctioned Waqf grants for wider renovation work.
Hyderabad — Two MIM representatives carried out a detailed inspection of Mecca Masjid on Tuesday as the city steps up preparations for the forthcoming month of Ramzan. Charminar MLA Mir Zulfiqar Ali and MLC Mirza Rehmat Baig led the review to ensure the historic mosque is ready to receive large numbers of worshippers.
Mecca Masjid Ramzan preparations
The legislators examined public facilities and general upkeep across the mosque precincts, with particular attention to crowd management and security systems. Officials tested CCTV cameras and reviewed lighting and power connections to ensure continuous operation throughout the nightly prayers and peak congregation periods.
During the walk-through the representatives highlighted the immediate need to procure new carpets for the main prayer hall to enhance comfort for devotees. They also confirmed arrangements for sanitation, water supply and access routes that are expected to see heavy use during peak hours.
Co-ordination with municipal and civic agencies formed a key part of the visit. Representatives from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and the electricity department accompanied the legislators to discuss contingency plans and protocols for rapid response. Police officers briefed the delegation on crowd control measures and deployment plans to maintain order during major prayer gatherings.
The inspection comes against the backdrop of earlier appeals by public representatives for the release of sanctioned grants to Waqf bodies. Officials had sought approximately ₹105 crore this year to complete necessary renovation and repair works for various Waqf institutions ahead of the festival season. A timely release of those funds would speed up structural repairs and broader conservation tasks at religious sites across the city.
Local leaders said the on-site review was designed to identify immediate operational needs and to co-ordinate short-term actions with longer-term restoration efforts. While the carpet replacement was listed as a priority for the coming days, the delegation also compiled a list of follow-up items for the municipal and electricity departments.
Residents and community groups welcomed the review, saying visible measures—such as functional CCTV coverage, adequate lighting and clean facilities—would improve the worship experience and help maintain safety. Authorities emphasised that uninterrupted power supply and efficient sanitation services would be essential, particularly during evening prayers and special congregational events.
As Ramzan approaches, the municipality and police will finalise deployment schedules and service checks. The MIM legislators said they would continue to monitor progress and press for timely disbursement of the previously sanctioned grants where required. The joint effort aims to ensure that the Mecca Masjid precinct is both welcoming and secure for the large numbers expected to attend during the holy month.
