Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to arrive in Hyderabad on Thursday

Iranian President Hassan RouhaniTight security arrangements will be in place for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani who is arriving here on Thursday on his threeday visit to India officials said Officials of Iranian and Indian security agencies were busy giving final touches to the security during his stay in Hyderabad for two days The agencies in coordination with the Hyderabad police will be making foolproof arrangements at the historic Makkah Masjid where the Iranian President will be addressing a congregation after Friday prayersRouhani will be the first head of a state to address a congregation at the 17th century mosque one of the biggest in India After offering the prayers along with ministers and top officials accompanying him he will address the gathering in the sprawling courtyard of the mosque which can accommodate about 10000 worshippersAuthorities may not restrict the entry of worshippers into the mosque but additional security measures will be in place A large number of Shias including those having Iranian lineage are expected to turn up to hear Rouhani The invitees will be issued security passesThe foundation for Makkah Masjid was in late in 1616 by Qutub Shahi ruler Sultan Mohammad but it was completed during Mughal Emperor Aurangzebs reign in 1694 Security had been tightened at Makkah Masjid since May 18 2007 when a bomb blast during Friday prayers had killed five people and injured scores of others Following this incident CCTV cameras and metal detectors were installed in the premisesTelangana Chief Secretary SK Joshi on Wednesday reviewed arrangements for Rouhanis visit at a highlevel meeting with officials of various departments Iranian Consul General Mohammad Haghbin Ghomi and other Iranian officials also attended the meetingJoshi directed Hyderabad Police Commissioner VV Srinivas Rao and other police officials to make all necessary security and traffic control arrangements The Iranian President will land at Begumpet Airport in the city on Thursday evening Union Power Minister R K Singh will receive him on behalf of the Indian GovernmentRouhani will stay at a star hotel in Banjara Hills where he will address a meeting of ulema or religious scholars of various sects academicians and other eminent people the same day The next day he will visit Makkah Masjid and Salarjung Museum famous for the worlds largest one man collection of artefactsThe Chief Secretary noted that Hyderabad has historic relations with Iran He said the visit of Iran President to Hyderabad was significant and welcoming him will be great opportunity Rouhani is also likely to visit Qutub Shahi Tombs the mausoleums of Qutub Shahi rulers who had Iranian lineage After twoday stay here he will leave for New Delhi where is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind on SaturdayCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news current affairs from Mumbai local news crime news and breaking headlines hereDownload the new midday Android and iOS apps to get updates on all the latest and trending stories on the goThe contentreporting displayed on our website wwwmiddaycom is provided ASIS AS AVAILABLE by us from third party agencies sources without any verification from our side It may contain error bugs and other limitations The readers can rely on the content at their own will Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability data text images video messages or any other material whatsoever or for any claimslossaction that the reader may suffer as a result of relying on the content on our site Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoeverTrending Video