The first batch of 381 Haj pilgrims left from Saudi Arabia from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena flagged off the first batch of Hajis from Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Saudi Ambassador to India, Shaqli Bin Eid Al Hussaini, President of Delhi Haj Committee Kaushar Jahan and many other prominent people were also present.
“For the first time, 4,314 women are going for Haj without a mahram, which shows women empowerment,” said Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakashi Lekhi, adding that the Ministry of Minority Affairs has made good arrangements for the Hajis.
The Lieutenant Governor said about 2600 people are going for Haj this year from Delhi alone. (ANI)