Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy personally sent off the first group of Haj pilgrims from the state on Friday. The farewell event took place at Haj House in Nampally, Hyderabad, where he flagged off the buses carrying the pilgrims.
He was joined by key leaders, including Mohammed Ali Shabbir, Government Advisor for SC, ST, BC & Minorities Welfare, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, and Rajya Sabha MP Anil Kumar Yadav.
Speaking to the pilgrims and their families, CM Revanth Reddy shared his heartfelt wishes for a peaceful and spiritually rewarding journey. He assured that the Telangana government, working with the Haj Committee of India, had arranged transportation, accommodation, and medical support to make the trip smooth and safe.
Many emotional moments unfolded as families gathered to see off their loved ones. Tears, hugs, and prayers filled the air as pilgrims boarded the buses.
MP Asaduddin Owaisi addressed the group and reminded them to respect the sacred cities of Mecca and Madina. He advised them to be patient, avoid complaints, and focus on prayer and worship. Owaisi also encouraged younger pilgrims to support elderly travelers during the pilgrimage.
Syed Ghulam Afzal Biyabani Khusro Pasha, Chairman of the Telangana State Haj Committee, and Executive Officer Sajjad Ali also extended their best wishes to the pilgrims.
The Haj Committee made full arrangements for the pilgrims who had come from different parts of Telangana. The ongoing Haj camp, which started on April 26, runs for 32 days. Multiple government departments worked together to provide services under one roof, including vaccinations, passport distribution, customs clearance, baggage checks, and currency exchange. Boarding passes were also issued directly at the Haj House.
Several important officials attended the event, including Faheem Qureshi, Chairman of TMREIS, Syed Azamthullah Hussaini, head of the Telangana Waqf Board, Mohammed Obaidullah Kotwal, Chairman of the Telangana Minority Finance Corporation, and members of the Telangana Haj Committee like Md. Mujeebuddin, Md. Layeeq, and Irfan Shareef.
This send-off marked the beginning of a deeply spiritual journey for many, supported by the collective efforts of the government and community leaders.
