The last date of receiving applications for Hajj 2024 has ended and preparations are now on to conduct the Qurrah, also called as Qurandazi or draw of lots, to finalize the list of pilgrims who will perform the annual ritual through the Haj Committee of India.
The Hajj pilgrims from India are in shock after the Haj Committee of India charged excessive amount and air ticket price to those going to Makkah from different embarkation points other than Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
A total of 377 passengers departed in the SV 5747 flight of Saudi Arabian Airlines on Saturday whereas the first Hajj 2022 flight carrying pilgrims to Saudi Arabia left the Srinagar International Airport on Sunday.