Hyderabad: The Hajj Camp-2026, organised at the Hajj House in Nampally to facilitate pilgrims travelling for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, concluded successfully on Thursday, according to Telangana State Hajj Committee Chairman Syed Ghulam Afzal Biabani.
The camp, which began on May 4, coordinated the departure of Hajj pilgrims from multiple states. Addressing the media at Hajj House, the chairman said a total of 9,685 pilgrims from 15 states were sent for Hajj this year.
Later, accompanied by Muslim religious leaders, Biabani flagged off the final bus carrying Hajj pilgrims and bid farewell to the last batch of travellers.
Financial assitance from Telangana govt
He said the Telangana government extended financial assistance after the Centre increased the Hajj fee by Rs 10,000 per pilgrim. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sanctioned Rs 7 crore to the State Hajj Committee to reduce the additional burden on pilgrims, he added.
To assist pilgrims and their families, the committee set up a special control room at the Nampally Hajj House. Officials shared the helpline numbers 040-29303100 and 040-29303101 for support and coordination.
Several Hajj Committee representatives, religious scholars, inspectors and officials participated in the concluding programme.
