First batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir leaves for Hajj

The first batch of 145 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday left for Saudi Arabia on the annual Hajj pilgrimage which was resumed this 12 months after remaining suspended for 2 years within the wake of COVID-19, officers mentioned.

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About 6,000 pilgrims from the union territory are scheduled to undertake the pilgrimage this 12 months, they mentioned.

According to the officers, whereas there might be solely a single direct flight from Srinagar airport to Jeddah airport for the primary 5 days, two flights will function thereafter.

“All arrangements have been put in place. Everything is going on smoothly and the pilgrims will not face any problems,” govt officer of the Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee Abdul Salam Mir advised reporters right here.

He mentioned all of the pilgrims examined damaging for COVID-19.

The pilgrimage was flagged off by govt officer and member of the Hajj Committee of India Aijaz Hussain.

He mentioned the Hajj Committee and the union territory authorities have made all preparations for the pilgrimage.

“We have tried to improve facilities for pilgrims this year,” he mentioned.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha interacted with the pilgrims through video convention.

“Interacted with first batch of Haj pilgrims from J&K. Conveyed my greetings and best wishes to people undertaking sacred pilgrimage. I pray for successful Haj pilgrimage & peace, amity and prosperity for UT of J&K,” the LG wrote on Twitter.

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and vp Omar Abdullah, too, greeted the pilgrims.

“JKNC President Dr Farooq Abdullah, Vice President @OmarAbdullah greets the chosen Hujaaj leaving for the holy journey right now. They urge the Hujaaj to hope specifically for lasting peace and prosperity in J&Ok, Ladakh,” the social gathering tweeted.