The Haj Committee of India on Sunday allotted a quota of 5,764 for Andhra Pradesh for the Haj 2012.
Of 5,764, as many as 1,418 pilgrims have already been declared selected under two reserved categories of 70 plus years and 4th timer applicants. The Qurrah (Draw of Lots) will be held on May 10 to select the remaining 4,346 units, according to SHC Executive Officer Abdul Hameed. This year’s quota is 373 less than the previous year.
Meanwhile, the Haj Committee has requested those Haj applicants who did not obtained their cover numbers to contact the Haj Committee office or on Phone No. 040-23298793 during office hours. The applicants can also obtain their cover number on the Haj Committee of India’s website www.hajcommittee.com under pilgrims’ information by entering their passport number. (INN)