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J&K: First flight of Kashmiri 'hajis' leaves for Mecca

| | Aug 28, 2014, at 04:26 am
#J&K: First flight of Kashmiri 'hajis' leaves for Mecca
Srinagar, Aug 27 (IBNS) The first flight that touched the runway of Srinagar airport took off with 270 Haj pilgrims to the holy city of Mecca on Wednesday.
The Hajis were given a farewell at Srinagar International Airport by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
 
While interacting with 'hajis',  CM wished them well-being, success and smooth performance of Manasik-i-Hajj. 
 
The pilgrims reciprocated the good wishes and showered him with prayers.
 
As per this year's Hajj schedule the flights will operate directly from Srinagar Airport to Madina Munawara. 
 
Only one flight was scheduled on Wednesday while as from Aug 28 two flights each carrying 275 pilgrims will take off till mid of September 2014. 
 
A total number of 7007 pilgrims are proceeding for Hajj this year through State Hajj Committee.
 
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)

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