Srinagar, May 8 -- A total of 7008 Haj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir will be embarking on a holy journey to Mecca and Madina this year, with the first flight scheduled to leave Srinagar International Airport on 9th May 2024, officials said.
Dr. Shujhat Quershi, Executive Officer (EO) of J&K Haj Committee, while speaking to the news agency KNO reiterated the committee's dedication to ensuring a seamless experience for the pilgrims.
He said that a total of 7008 Haj pilgrims were intending holy pilgrimage to Mecca and Madina, of which around 6800 are going through Srinagar embarkation and over 500 through Delhi embarkation.
"6,852 pilgrims will be embarking from Srinagar, inclusive of those from Ladakh, while 541 pilgrims will depart from...