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First Batch of Hajj Pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir Departs for Saudi Arabia

The inaugural flight carrying 178 pilgrims left Srinagar on May 4, marking the start of a government-coordinated effort to facilitate over 3,600 pilgrims’ journey this year.

Pilgrims greet their family members and relatives as they leave for annual Hajj pilgrimage, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah with Hajj pilgrims at Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar on Sunday. (Photo: X)
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Overview

  • The first flight of Hajj-2025 departed from Srinagar International Airport on May 4, carrying 178 pilgrims, including 96 men and 82 women.
  • A total of 11 flights are scheduled between May 4 and May 15, accommodating over 3,600 pilgrims under the government quota.
  • Pilgrims underwent mandatory training sessions on safety protocols and rituals, along with a vaccination drive for influenza and polio prior to departure.
  • Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah were present at the airport to see off the first group, extending their best wishes for a safe and fulfilling pilgrimage.
  • Saudi Arabia’s temporary suspension of non-Hajj visas was clarified as a routine measure to streamline facilities for registered pilgrims, addressing concerns raised earlier.