Hyderabad, Feb. 13 -- Ahead of Ramzan, haleem sellers in Hyderabad are in a dilemma over setting up their businesses due to fears of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, and people avoiding chicken.

During the month of Ramzan, which will commence in nearly a fortnight, chicken haleem is highly sought after due to its low price and taste.

Chicken haleem has strong patronage from lower-middle-class and working-class families. The price of a plate of chicken haleem is roughly around Rs. 50, while the mutton variety costs Rs. 200 and above.

Hyderabad's haleem sellers confused over haleem business in Ramzan

With the bird flu alert and people avoiding chicken, hoteliers and caterers are in a dilemma.

"Fearing losses, many hoteliers...