Madinah

The first batch of Indian pilgrims was accorded a warm welcome at Madinah Airport by Ambassador Dr Suhel Khan and Consul General Fahad Suri. They were joined by Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia, Prof. Abdulaziz A. Wazzan and senior Saudi officials.

Haj 2025 begins!
The first batch of Indian pilgirms accorded a warm welcome at Madinah Airport by Ambassador Dr Suhel Khan & Consul General Shri Fahad Suri. They were joined by Deputy Minister @MoHU_En, H.E. Prof. Abdulaziz A. Wazzan & senior Saudi officials. pic.twitter.com/xHw2yJhqlh

— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) April 29, 2025

Indian Ambassador Dr. Suhail Ijaz Khan, Consul General Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, and Team India, overseeing Hajj arrangements for Indians, extended a warm welcome to the pilgrims who were departing for the holy journey.

Earlier,  ahead of the first Hajj flight from India, the Ministry of Minority Affairs extended its best wishes to all pilgrims for a safe, blessed, and spiritually rewarding journey for Hajj 2025.

As #Haj2025 begins, heartfelt wishes to all 1,22,518 pilgrims undertaking this sacred journey.
The first flights took off today, 288 pilgrims from Lucknow & 262 pilgrims from Hyderabad.
Under the leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, the Government of India remains… pic.twitter.com/CpfdwMkVYZ

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) April 29, 2025

This year, 1,22,518 pilgrims will leave for the holy pilgrimage. Hajj flights began today, with 288 pilgrims departing from Lucknow and 262 from Hyderabad on the first Hajj flights. Heartfelt prayers and best wishes to all 1,22,518 pilgrims on the occasion of the commencement of Hajj 2025.

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The Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to ensuring a smooth and easy Hajj journey for all pilgrims. May this holy journey be safe, blessed, and a source of spiritual growth for all pilgrims.