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First batch of 282 Haj pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia from Lucknow
The airport will be handling 13 Haj flights from June 6 to 15 which are being operated by the Saudia airlines from Lucknow
The first batch of 282 pilgrims left for Medina in Saudi Arabia on the annual Haj pilgrimage on Monday. The pilgrims boarded a special ‘Haj flight’ of the Saudia airlines from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSI Airport).
The airport will be handling 13 Haj flights from June 6 to 15 which are being operated by the Saudia airlines from Lucknow.
Special arrangements have been made at the Lucknow’s CCSI Airport so that Haj pilgrims do not face any inconvenience.
“Separate areas have been earmarked for the religious activities inside the international terminal-1 of CCSI Airport. A dedicated ‘wazu khana’ has been established and namaz mats have been placed for both men and women devouts. We have identified a special gate for entry of Haj pilgrims. A special help desk has also been created for last minute formalities at the airport. The airport is working with all the concerned stakeholders to ensure that the pilgrims commence their journey safely,” a CCSI Airport spokesperson said.
The pilgrims travelling by the first flight for Haj pilgrimage were greeted with roses by airport officials.
