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J-K CM Omar Abdullah urges Centre to arrange more Haj flights from Srinaga
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said he has asked the Centre to arrange more Haj flights from Srinagar. Around 1,895 pilgrims are stuck due to recent flight delays. He said ensuring a smooth pilgrimage is a top priority.
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju wishes for safe, blessed and spiritually enric
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In a post on X, the Union Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India remains committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless Haj pilgrimage. He also prayed for a safe, blessed and spiritually enriching pilgrimage.
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TN CM writes to PM Modi regarding cancellation of private Haj quota, urges
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Stalin said the sudden cancellation of the Private Haj quota is causing significant distress among thousands of Indian Muslim pilgrims who are eagerly preparing for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage.
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India's Haj quota rises to 1.75 lakh in 2025: Minority Affairs Ministry
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Minority Affairs Ministry said that India's Haj quota for the year 2025 is 1,75,025, a rise from 1,36,020 in 2014.
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Minority Affairs Ministry Secy visits Jeddah to review preparations for In
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The visit is aimed at ensuring a seamless pilgrimage for Indian Haj pilgrims
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attends Haj Walkathon 2025
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju attended the Haj Walkathon 2025 as the Chief Guest at Nawab Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi Sports Complex, Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi. The event was organized by the Delhi State Haj Committee.
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attends fitness program for Hajj pilgrims at J
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"A very large number of people from India go for Haj pilgrimage. For which it is very important to have good health. Delhi Haj Committee has made a very good arrangement...It is very important to provide fitness training for this (Haj pilgrimage)," he told reporters.
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98 Indians died during Haj pilgrimage this year: MEA
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Ninety-eight Indians, who were among 1.75 lakh pilgrims from the country to go for the Haj pilgrimage this year, died on account of causes such as natural illness, natural causes, chronic illness and also old age, Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday
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Union Health Ministry unveils document titled "Medical Care Arrangements f
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Haj represents the largest and most enduring annual mass gathering event globally. The responsibility for medical care arrangements lies with the Emergency Medical Relief Division and the International Health Division of the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health
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Mumbai International Airport to facilitate 33000 pilgrims for Haj this yea
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is set to play a crucial role in this year's Haj pilgrimage. The airport anticipates facilitating the departure of 33,000 pilgrims from Mumbai to Saudi Arabia.
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First batch of Haj pilgrims from Srinagar depart for Saudi Arabia
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The first batch of pilgrims embarked on the annual Haj pilgrimage from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport in the early hours of Thursday.
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Union Minister Smriti Irani issues Haj guidelines for this year, launches
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said various Ministries in the NDA government have made coordinated efforts to provide a smooth and convenient Haj pilgrimage to people.
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