Over 7,000 Haj pilgrims return to Hyderabad

With arrival of altogether 24 batches, around 7200 pilgrims have so far reached Hyderabad after performing Haj 2012.

Three batches of the Haj pilgrims landed at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamsabad on Wednesday. Now only 640 Haj pilgrims in two batches are yet to return to Hyderabad. According to State Haj Committee, one flight will arrive at 11:50 PM on Thursday and the last flight will arrive at 8:25 AM on Friday.

SHC Chairman Syed Khaleeluddin Ahmed, Executive Officer Abdul Hameed and other SHC members have received the pilgrims at the airport. A large number of relatives and friends of the pilgrims have gathered at the Haj Terminal to receive their dear ones.

The Hajis have expressed satisfaction over the arrangements both in India and in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for performance of the Haj conveniently and comfortably. (INN)