Mangalore, Sep 7: The first batch of pilgrims from the state left for the Hajj pilgrimage from Mangalore Airport on Saturday at 3.30 a.m.
The first batch of pilgrims consisted of 220 Hajis of the total 980 pilgrims from Mangalore to travel to the holy city of Makkah and Madina in Saudi Arabia. Relatives and friends of the pilgrims came in large numbers to see off their dear ones depart for the journey.
Abdul Khan and Ameer (76), two friends from Arakalgoodu of Hassan taluk who geared at Mangalore international airport exited to materialize their long cherished dream of visiting Makkah and Madina.
Expressing their happiness they say, “It is Almighty Allah's wish to grant us a chance to visit Makkah. With the help of my relatives and family we arranged all necessary things.''
980 pilgrims in six days
This year 980 pilgrims are expected to visit Makkah from Mangalore international airport. The first flight carrying pilgrims from Mangalore departed from Mangalore Airport at 3.30 a.m. on Saturday and each day one flight will depart from the airport.
Pilgrims from Hassan, Madikeri, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikmagalore will board from Mangalore Airport. “The arrivals will start on October 20 and end on October 24.” said Sheik Latheef.
Earlier, Minister for Health and Family Welfare U T Khadar inaugurated a formal function of wishing bon- voyage to the pilgrims organised by Karnataka state Hajj committee at Hajj camp, Mangalore international airport on Friday evening.
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