# Ijtima shops open to all faiths, allotment by lottery

2026-11-11T05:51:06+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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The organising committee of the 79th Aalami Tableeghi Ijtima, scheduled for December in Eentkhedi, has said there will be no religion-based restriction on setting up temporary shops at the venue. Allotment will be done through a lottery. Applications will be accepted on 14 and 15 November. The committee said it is using the lottery to keep the application process transparent. Every year, a large number of visitors from different parts of the country arrive at the Ijtima premises, where shops for food and essential items are set up.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The committee's explicit statement that shop allotment will not be restricted by religion marks a departure from past practice, where such events often saw complaints of exclusion. Opening the process to all faiths could broaden participation and reduce tensions, but the lottery system will be the real test of fairness. The committee has not yet named a date for the draw, leaving applicants to watch for the announcement after applications close on 15 November. With thousands of visitors expected, demand for the temporary shops is likely to be high, and the lottery's integrity will determine whether the new policy gains public trust.

## Coverage

- amarujala.com <https://www.amarujala.com/madhya-pradesh/bhopal/no-religious-restrictions-for-setting-up-shops-at-the-ijtima-everyone-will-get-an-opportunity-and-all-shops-2026-11-10>
  Reports committee's statement without commentary or added opinion.

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