Andhra Minister NMD Farooq flags off final batch of Haj pilgrims from Vijayawada

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Minority Welfare N Md. Farooq has formally flagged disconnected the 2nd batch of Haj pilgrims from Gannavaram airport, marking different signifier successful the State’s arrangements for the yearly pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. A full of 177 pilgrims departed arsenic portion of the last batch connected Sunday (April 19, 2026).

Addressing the pilgrims astatine a gathering held astatine the SM Convention Centre successful Gannavaram, the Minister conveyed his champion wishes and expressed anticipation that their ineffable travel to Mecca and Medina would beryllium completed safely and successfully.