Nizam Rubath Draw for Hajj 2026 Held at Chowmahalla Palace, 695 Pilgrims to Get Free Stay in Makkah
Nizam Rubath draw for Hajj 2026 held at Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad. As many as 695 pilgrims will get free accommodation in Makkah, saving nearly ₹55,000 each.
The Nizam Rubath draw of lots for Hajj 2026 was conducted at Chowmahalla Palace, bringing good news to pilgrims from the erstwhile Nizam State. A total of 695 Hajis has been selected to receive free accommodation in Makkah during Hajj 2026, offering major financial relief to pilgrims.
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Digital Draw Conducted in Presence of Senior Officials
The Qurrah (draw of lots) for allotment of Nizam Rubath accommodation was conducted digitally using specialised software by members of the Awqaf Committee H.E.H. The Nizam.
The draw was carried out by:
- Nawab M. A. Faiz Khan, Member, Awqaf Committee H.E.H. The Nizam
- Faheem Qureshi, President, Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society
- Syed Ghulam Afzal Biabani Khusro Pasha, Chairman, Telangana State Haj Committee
- Hussain Mohammed Mudar Al Shareef, Nazir, Hyderabad Nizam Rubath
- Syed Akbar Nizamuddin, Member, Telangana Waqf Board
Several other dignitaries and officials were also present during the proceedings.
What Is Nizam Rubath
The Nizam Rubath in Makkah Al-Mukarramah is a historic charitable endowment established by the Nizams of Hyderabad to provide safe, comfortable, and free lodging to pilgrims from the erstwhile Hyderabad State during Hajj.
The Rubath continues to serve pilgrims through coordinated efforts with the Haj Committee of India and has remained a symbol of welfare and philanthropy from the Nizam era.
695 Pilgrims to Benefit During Hajj 2026
- 695 pilgrims selected for free stay at Nizam Rubath in Hajj 2026
- 710 pilgrims benefited from the facility during Hajj 2025
- Pilgrims selected are domiciled in the erstwhile Hyderabad State
Major Financial Relief for Pilgrims
Each selected pilgrim is expected to save nearly ₹55,000 by staying at the Nizam Hyderabad Rubath accommodation in Makkah, making the facility a significant support system for Hajis.
Greetings to Pilgrims
On behalf of Nawab Azmet Jah Bahadur, Chairman of the Awqaf Committee H.E.H. The Nizam, Nawab M. A. Faiz Khan conveyed greetings and best wishes to the pilgrims, praying for a safe journey and acceptance of their Hajj.
The Nizam Rubath Hajj 2026 draw at Chowmahalla Palace once again highlighted Hyderabad’s long-standing tradition of supporting pilgrims through free accommodation in Makkah, continuing a legacy that has benefited generations of Hajis.
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