Days after the first batch of Haj pilgrims in Srinagar left for Saudi Arabia's Mecca to undertake the annual holy pilgrimage, the second batch of Haj pilgrims are also set to depart for Mecca from Srinagar on Wednesday following the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan.
Minister Kiren Rijiju visited the Indira Gandhi International airport on Thursday to extend his congratulations and best wishes to departing Haj pilgrims.
The Uttarakhand State Haj Committee has requested the setting up of vaccination camps across the state for Haj pilgrims selected for Haj Yatra-2025, in line with past practice. The vaccinations include Meningococcal Meningitis, Seasonal Influenza, and OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine).
Kausar Jahan, Chairperson of Delhi State Haj Committee, organizes Prime Minister Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' for female Haj pilgrims, highlighting the importance of sports, health, and physical fitness in the context of the Hajj pilgrimage.
The first flight from Saudi Arabia carrying 298 Hajj pilgrims returned to Lucknow today at 4:36 pm. Haj pilgrims were welcomed by the Uttar Pradesh Hajj committee's chairman Mohsin Raza at Lucknow airport.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inquired about the conditions and well-being of UAE pilgrims during their performance of the Hajj rituals in the holy sites
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.
The Chief Minister said that he would request all the pilgrims to pray for good rains in the country and the state in the current financial year and for the prosperity of the country.