Hyderabad, July 6: Performing holy Haj this year will be costlier by nearly Rs 450 crore compared to last year. The depreciating value of rupee against dollar, increase in foreign exchange rates and cut in subsidies given by the Government of India following Supreme Court directions are the major factors that have burdened the intending Haj pilgrims this year. Last ...
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Hyderabad, May 19: The selected Haj pilgrims of Andhra Pradesh have been advised to take care of their health and practice walking to ensure that they perform the holy Haj this year without any difficulties. Addressing the selected pilgrims during the First Orientation Training Camp held at the Hi-Tech Garden Function Hall in Old Malakpet here on Sunday, SHC Chairman ...
Read More »Haj Committee office to function on Good Friday
Hyderabad, March 28 : The Andhra Pradesh State Haj Committee will remain open on March 29, the general holiday on account of Good Friday. According to the SHC, since the last date for submission of Haj Application Forms for Haj 2013 is March 30, the SHC office will function on Good Friday to facilitate the aspiring pilgrims to submit their ...
Read More »Haj Committee selects 16 Khadium-ul-Hujjaj for Haj-2013
Hyderabad, March 11 : Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Ahmadullah has declared 16 candidates selected for deputation in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Khadim-ul-Hujjaj for the Haj Season 2013. Out of 140 applicants, 75 were declared eligible after scrutiny. Of them, 16 candidates were selected. While five candidatese Md Vajid Kamar, Mohammed Zahoor, Syed Abdul Nayeem, Nayeem Kaiser and Mohmmed Abdul ...
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