Telangana allows muslim employees to leave early for Ramzan prayers

The Telangana government permits them to leave offices at 4 pm during Ramzan, from March 2 to March 31, for prayers, with exceptions in case of emergencies

HYDERABAD: The State government has permitted Muslim employees to leave their offices at 4 pm during Ramzan to offer prayers. Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari issued orders to this effect.

Accordingly, all the government Muslim employees, teachers, contract, outsourcing, corporations and public sector employees working in the State are permitted to leave their office at 4 pm from March 2 to March 31.

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However, when there is an emergency and the employees’ presence is required, they will have to attend duties, the orders said.