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Telangana Waqf Board releases ₹1 crore grant for 959 Moharram institutions

Telangana Waqf Board has set aside ₹1 crore in grants-in-aid to assist Moharram activities, benefiting 959 institutions throughout the state. This funding, revealed on Tuesday, represents a notable rise from last year's ₹50 lakh allocation and features ₹15 lakh earmarked for an elephant for Bibi ka Alam procession.

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Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min read · 8 views
Telangana Waqf Board releases ₹1 crore grant for 959 Moharram institutions

Key Takeaways

  • •The Telangana Waqf Board announced a ₹1 crore grant for Moharram activities, a significant increase from last year's ₹50 lakh.
  • •A total of 959 institutions will benefit from the grants, including 735 ashoorkhanas and 63 anjumans.
  • •₹15 lakh is allocated specifically for arranging an elephant for the Bibi ka Alam procession on the 10th day of Moharram.
  • •The Bibi ka Alam procession is a key event, drawing considerable community participation during the observance of Moharram.

Telangana Waqf Board has set aside ₹1 crore in grants to boost Moharram activities statewide,benefiting 959 institutions. Announced Tuesday,this is a big jump from last year's ₹50 lakh.

Funds will go to groups marking Moharram,including 735 ashoorkhanas,63 anjumans,and 161 sabeels. Aim is to bolster religious and community events during the holy month .

₹15 lakh earmarked for one thing — an elephant for Bibi ka Alam procession on 10th day of Moharram. This procession is a major event,drawing big community turnout.

Boost in funds shows Board's backing of cultural and religious traditions during this important time. With Moharram nearing, how these grants impact observances…

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