Haj pilgrims trained on dos and donts
22 hours, 52 minutes ago

Haj pilgrims trained on dos and donts

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: City residents intending to embark on the Haj pilgrimage next year got valuable lessons on religious practices at the holy places as well as on travel and accommodation procedures and processes. They were speaking to Deccan Chronicle at the Telangana Haj Committee’s first training camp for Haj 2025 pilgrims. Haj Committee chairman Biabani advised pilgrims to maintain good health and to develop a habit of walking regularly to avoid difficulties during the pilgrimage. Tafseer Iqbal, special secretary to minority welfare, M.D Faheemuddin, vice-chairman of Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society, members of Haj committee and district secretaries participated in the programme.

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201 Indian pilgrims died during Haj pilgrimage 2024 due to health issues: Govt informs Lok Sabha
4 months, 4 weeks ago

201 Indian pilgrims died during Haj pilgrimage 2024 due to health issues: Govt informs Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said more than 200 Indian pilgrims died during the Haj pilgrimage 2024, with a majority of the deaths being attributed to cardio-respiratory and cardio-pulmonary arrests. "The government of India has placed significant emphasis on the successful conduct of Haj operations and on ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian pilgrims," Rijiju said …

Haj 2024: India, Saudi Arabia ink agreement, over 1.75 lakh pilgrims quota fixed for this year
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Haj 2024: India, Saudi Arabia ink agreement, over 1.75 lakh pilgrims quota fixed for this year

India TV News  

Haj 2024: India and Saudi Arabia signed a bilateral agreement under which New Delhi has been allocated a quota of more than 1.75 lakh pilgrims for the 2024 annual Haj pilgrimage. Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. …

‘Make early arrangement for Haj 2024’
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Make early arrangement for Haj 2024’

The Hindu  

Telangana State Haj Committee chairman Mohammed Saleem on Wednesday wrote to Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani requesting the early announcement of Haj 2024, aiming to streamline logistical processes for the next Haj season. Mr. Saleem made the request so as to prevent delays in securing suitable accommodation, moallim services, fixing airfare and foreign exchange, and transportation arrangements, all …

J&K’s first batch of Hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia
1 year, 6 months ago

J&K’s first batch of Hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia

Hindustan Times  

The first batch of 630 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir left for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for the annual Hajj pilgrimage of 2023. Around 630 pilgrims in white dresses hymned spiritual chants ‘Here I am, O Allah, here I am’ as they said good bye amid hugs and kisses to their relatives.“This is my first pilgrimage. The pilgrims were transported …

6,000 pilgrims from Telangana ready for Haj pilgrimage
1 year, 6 months ago

6,000 pilgrims from Telangana ready for Haj pilgrimage

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: There is a steep increase in the number of Haj pilgrims from Telangana state. Unlike last year’s 3,100, this year around 6,000 pilgrims will perform the Haj from June 7 to 22 in different batches this year. Interestingly, the pilgrimage expenses have been reduced from ₹4.11 lakh to ₹3.05 lakh this year, after the issue was taken to the …

76 women apply under Haj non-mahram category
1 year, 7 months ago

76 women apply under Haj non-mahram category

The Hindu  

As many as 76 women have applied to make the Haj pilgrimage from Telangana in the non-mahram category. The non-mahram category provides for women to make the Haj pilgrimage without a male companion. This is an increase in number since last year when we had received four applications,” a Telangana State Haj Committee official said. The sources also said that …

No application fees for Haj pilgrims this year
1 year, 10 months ago

No application fees for Haj pilgrims this year

The Hindu  

There will be no application fees for Haj applicants this year, sources from the Ministry of Minority Affairs said on February 06, 2023. “Subject to the terms of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, single ladies may also apply, and Haj Committee of India may form a grouping with the ladies who applied under the category. “The ministry has also decided …

Hajj 2022: 47,114 Indian Pilgrims Reach Saudi Arabia, 44,624 in Mecca, 2,486 in Madina
2 years, 5 months ago

Hajj 2022: 47,114 Indian Pilgrims Reach Saudi Arabia, 44,624 in Mecca, 2,486 in Madina

News 18  

Through 168 special flights, a total of 47,114 Indian pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia for Hajj, 44,624 are in Mecca and 2,486 have arrived in Madina, Javeed Kalangade, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Central Hajj Committee of India, told News18. A statement issued by the Hajj Ministry of Saudi Arabia claimed that 2,66,000 Hajj pilgrims had reached Mecca and …

Andhra Pradesh Haj panel selects 1,201 pilgrims through draw of lots
2 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Haj panel selects 1,201 pilgrims through draw of lots

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee led by its chairperson Ghouse Lazam conducted the Qurrah in Kurnool on Monday and published the names of 1,201 piligrims who were chosen of the 1,416 people who had submitted applications for the pilgrimage. Mr. Lazam said that the persons chosen through the draw of lots needed to deposit their passports, health and fitness certificates, …

Embarkation point for Haj pilgrims to start in Vijayawada
2 years, 9 months ago

Embarkation point for Haj pilgrims to start in Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister BS Amzath Basha said on Tuesday that AP is the only state to implement the sub-plan for minorities. The deputy CM announced that embarkation points for Haj pilgrims will be launched in Vijayawada for the convenience of the Haj pilgrims. A meeting of the State Haj Committee was held at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, chaired by the deputy …

Telangana Haj committee receives 4,300 online applications
2 years, 9 months ago

Telangana Haj committee receives 4,300 online applications

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The state Haj committee has received 4,300 online applications from aspiring pilgrims for Haj scheduled on July 9, this year. The state Haj committee and Haj Committee of India, who prepared an action plan for the pilgrims, are waiting for a green signal from the government of Saudi Arabia to sign up the bilateral agreement. Sources in the Haj …

Number of Haj Pilgrims from Bengal to be Halved in 2021 Due to Pandemic: Committee
4 years, 1 month ago

Number of Haj Pilgrims from Bengal to be Halved in 2021 Due to Pandemic: Committee

News 18  

The number of Haj pilgrims from the state will be halved next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a senior member of the West Bengal State Haj Committee said on Wednesday. The state Haj committee has received 1,100 applications since November 10 from people living in different districts of the state expressing interest to go on a Haj pilgrimage in …

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