Indian Haj pilgrims are experiencing new travel arrangements this year, with 320 pilgrims departing from Gaya Airport in Bihar on two flights. Additionally, for the first time, Indian Hajis are using a high-speed train from Jeddah Airport to Makkah, reducing travel time by half. The Consulate General of India in Jeddah facilitated this historic arrangement.
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Indian Hajis take a high-speed train for the first time from Jeddah airport to Makkah. Special arrangements have been made by the Consulate General of India in Jeddah, in association with Saudi authorities. Why it matters. Details: https://t.co/j7Thi5nBEJ
In a historic first, #IndianHajPilgrims, who arrived at the Jeddah airport today, travelled to Mecca by high-speed Haramain Train instead of buses. India's Consulate General in Jeddah, in coordination with the concerned Saudi authorities, facilitated the arrangement, which will… https://t.co/pmaXSWfzbP
Bihar: On the first day, a group of 320 Haj pilgrims departed on two separate flights from Gaya International Airport. https://t.co/6B2jAig5qJ
For the first time, Indian Hajis took a High Speed Train from Jeddah Airport to Makkah. About 32,000 Hajis will benefit from this service, reducing travel time by half. Indian Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan and Consul General Mohd Shahid Alam escorted the first group. https://t.co/ZAPDIztWqz
VIDEO | Two flights with 320 Haj pilgrims onboard take off from Gaya Airport in Bihar. Here's what a pilgrim Khurshid Alam said. "We will pray for Hindu-Muslim unity. We will pray for peace in the country." https://t.co/9AfNME82A6