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First batch of pilgrims from Hyderabad departs for Haj

Over 200 pilgrims have taken the first flight today to Madinah.

Hyderabad: The first batch of pilgrims from Hyderabad departed for Haj in Saudi Arabia early on Tuesday, April 29.

As many as 7,000 pilgrims from Telangana are expected to perform Haj this year. There are approximately 31 batches of pilgrims from Telangana; over 200 pilgrims took the first flight today to Madinah

Several pilgrims from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh arrived at the Haj House in Nampally before travelling to Madinah. Stalls were set up at the Haj House for pilgrims to buy clothes, medicines, and exchange currency.

“I have waited to perform Haj for a long time. Previously, I couldn’t go because of work. After I retired last year, I made the bookings for myself and my family members,” Sheik Basha Mohiuddin, a pilgrim who is going for Haj, along with his family, was quoted by TOI.

Editor’s note: The spelling of “Madinah” was incorrect in the original article. It has now been updated.


This post was last modified on April 30, 2025 7:41 pm

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