Hyderabad, May 10: Mohammed Ali Shabbir said the Telangana government had made elaborate arrangements for Haj pilgrims this year and decided to bear the additional airfare burden imposed on pilgrims for Haj 2026.
Addressing Haj pilgrims from Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts at Haj House in Hyderabad, Shabbir Ali said the state government would cover the additional airfare charge of Rs. 10,000 imposed on each pilgrim.
He congratulated Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for extending support to pilgrims undertaking the Haj pilgrimage.
Shabbir Ali flags off Haj pilgrims from Hyderabad
The Advisor flagged off buses carrying pilgrims to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for their onward journey to Saudi Arabia.
He said the additional airfare was introduced by the Haj Committee of India due to the prevailing situation in West Asia. However, the Chief Minister’s intervention provided relief to nearly 7,000 Haj pilgrims from Telangana.
Syed Ghulam Afzal Biabani, Haj Committee members, religious scholars, volunteers and officials attended the programme.
Shabbir Ali informed that nearly 4,000 pilgrims from Telangana had already reached Mecca and arrangements were continuing for the remaining pilgrims.
He advised pilgrims to maintain discipline, stay patient during travel procedures and focus on worship during the pilgrimage.
The Advisor also urged pilgrims to take precautions due to hot weather conditions and asked them to stay hydrated and follow medical advice.
He appealed to the pilgrims to pray for peace, prosperity and development of the country and Telangana during their stay in Mecca and Medina.
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