Hyderabad, Feb. 19 -- Come Ramzan, the hafiz-e-Quran or huffaaz, ones who have memorized the Quran in its entirety are called in and are in demand across the city.

The Hafiz-e-Quran, as they are also called have completed the memorization course from Islamic seminaries. In Ramzan, they lead the Taraweeh prayers at mosques throughout the month.

The holy month for Muslims is a time when these huffaaz are in demand at mosques, private function halls, and gated communities where the Taraweeh prayers are held.

In Greater Hyderabad, there are around 8,000 mosques. "At a few mosques, the regular hafiz conducts the Taraweeh prayers. In other mosques, the committee through madrasa management hires one," said Mufti Mohammed Jaweed, who leads the...