Grant-in-aid for Moharram released

The Telangana Waqf Board on Tuesday announced the release of ₹1 crore subsidy to 959 institutions across the state for Moharram related activities.

According to TGWB Chairman Syed Azmatullah Huseini, grants have been released for 735 ashoorkhanas, 63 anjumans (gatherings) and 161 sabeels (water kiosks).

The funds are intended to facilitate the observance of Moharram and to support religious and community activities run by these institutions. The board noted that the allocation represents an increase over last year’s assistance of ₹50 crore.

Out of the total sanctioned amount, ₹15 was earmarked for arranging an elephant for the traditional Bibi ka Alam procession on the 10th day of Moharram.

Published – 23 Jun 2026 20:44 IST