Srinagar: As the annual Hajj-2024 concluded earlier this week, the first batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir landed at Srinagar International Airport on Saturday evening.
The first batch of 320 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir returned from the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, officials said.
“One flight was scheduled today, in which 320 pilgrims —166 males and 156 females– returned and landed here at around 9.15 PM,” a senior Airport official said.
Executive Officer J&K Hajj Committee, Dr. Shujahat Qureshi said the pilgrims were received at the Srinagar International Airport by J&K Hajj Committee members, airport authorities and senior officials from police and civil administration.
Dr. Qureshi said that upon arrival of pilgrims at Srinagar International Airport and after necessary formalities, the pilgrims will go directly to their homes.
“Vehicle passes have already been issued online for those intending to receive the pilgrims,” he added.
According to the officials, this year, over 7000 pilgrims from the region undertook the Hajj pilgrimage. Of these, approximately 6800 pilgrims departed through the Srinagar embarkation point.
J&K Hajj Committee has already issued the return flight schedule upto June 29 with two flights scheduled for June 23 at 11:50 AM and 4:25 PM. (With inputs from KNO)
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