SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Wednesday morning send off the first batch of 274 Haj-2014 pilgrims from Srinagar International Airport.
The Chief Minister while interacting with them wished them well-being, success and smooth performance of Manasik-i-Haj. The pilgrims reciprocated the good wishes and showered him with prayers.
Minister for Haj and Auqaf, Peerzada Mohammad Sayed, and Legislator and Member State Haj Committee, Dr. Shehnaz Ganie was also present on the occasion.
As per this year’s Haj schedule the flights will operate directly from Srinagar Airport to Madina Munawara. Today only one flight was scheduled while as from 28th August 2014 two flights each carrying 275 pilgrims will take off daily till 12th of September 2014. A total number of 7007 pilgrims are proceeding for Haj this year through State Haj Committee.
Arrangements of transport, boarding and lodging at Hajj House Srinagar, luggage checking, security, vaccination, hassle-free screening of baggage, refreshment, food, ablution, Namaz, immigration clearance, distribution of Zum-Zum, distribution of travel documents, issuance of boarding passes, etc. have been finalised and are in place.
Each male Haji has been provided with a special jacket and female Haji with a scarf with logo of State Haj Committee for identification.
