Ek Shaam Charminar Ke Naam’ event at Charminar, Double dhamaka for Hyderabad crowd

Following the response to the first ‘Ek Shaam Charminar Ke Naam’ event at Charminar, the State government is organising a similar event on Sunday.

“Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and Quli Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority (QQSUDA) will be back with another similar entertaining evening at Charminar,” said a note released by the office of Arvind Kumar, Special Chief Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department. The department also appealed people to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.

Like in the previous week, ‘Ek Shaam Charminar ke Naam’ will have a plethora of activities to engage the visitors. A band performance, Sufi night, caricaturist, games for kids, tattoo artists, clowns, magicians and jugglers promise to turn the venue into a fun-filled recreational arena. The Telangana State Police Band that



mesmerised the crowd with their tunes in the first event will be back to set the evening alight with their instrumental music. This will be followed by a Sufi/ Ghazal performance to set the mood for the evening.

“These performances are planned keeping in mind the Azaan, Namaz and Pooja timings so that there is no disturbance to them,” said the note.

Besides, the showcase of talent, matka chai and other delicacies of the old city including several non-vegetarian dishes, chat, snacks, ice cream and desserts are something to look out for. For shoppers, things like handicrafts, artificial jewelry and bangles are on cards. To promote green initiatives, a free sapling distribution program which saw many takers in the first event will be set up. Meanwhile, elaborate arrangements have been made by the authorities which include setting up mobile toilets and parking arrangements.