Press Releases
March 14, 2012
A High Level Delegation led by Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India, Shri E. Ahamed visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 13th and 14th March 2012 for discussions on the Bilateral Agreement for Haj 2012. The Minister was accompanied by Mrs. Mohsina Kidwai, Chairperson, Haj Committee of India and other officials.
2. The Annual Haj Agreement was finalised today by Minister Shri E. Ahamed and by Dr. Bandar Bin Mohammed Bin Hamzah Asad Hajjar, Hon’ble Minister for Haj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
3. More than 1,70,000 pilgrims would be performing Haj from India this year. In view of the large number of Indians applying for Haj, the Hon’ble Minister made a special request to Minister of Haj for an additional quota of 10,000. The additional quota is usually released near the time of commencement of the Haj.
4. Hon’ble Minister has also made a formal request for providing Metro Train Facility for the pilgrims coming through Haj Committee of India. The Hon’ble Minister of Haj has assured to look into the request.
5. Hon’ble Minister also met with Chairman South Asian Moassasa yesterday and discussed various issues related to Haj arrangements.
Jeddah
March 14, 2012
2. The Annual Haj Agreement was finalised today by Minister Shri E. Ahamed and by Dr. Bandar Bin Mohammed Bin Hamzah Asad Hajjar, Hon’ble Minister for Haj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
3. More than 1,70,000 pilgrims would be performing Haj from India this year. In view of the large number of Indians applying for Haj, the Hon’ble Minister made a special request to Minister of Haj for an additional quota of 10,000. The additional quota is usually released near the time of commencement of the Haj.
4. Hon’ble Minister has also made a formal request for providing Metro Train Facility for the pilgrims coming through Haj Committee of India. The Hon’ble Minister of Haj has assured to look into the request.
5. Hon’ble Minister also met with Chairman South Asian Moassasa yesterday and discussed various issues related to Haj arrangements.
Jeddah
March 14, 2012