Mangaluru: In a recent press release, the Karnataka State Hajj Committee, stated that the first batch of travelers will depart for Hajj pilgrimage on 24^th July, Monday from old airport of Mangaluru.

Following it, the next two batches will leave on 25^th and 26^th July respectively. In three consecutive days, 5 flights will be departing to Jeddah from Mangaluru.

The passengers travelling in the first batch will be boarding the 4:15 pm flight on Monday, while check in time is 1:30 pm in the noon. The state Hajj Committee will be organizing a farewell programme at 11:00 am, for the Hajis.

The programme will be inaugurated by State Hajj Committee President R Roshan Baig and following this, prayers will be offered by Dakshina Kannada Qazi Ahmed Musliyar and Udupi/Chikamangaluru/Hassan Qazi Ibrahim Musliyar.

District In-charge Minister Ramnath Rai, Minister UT Khader, MP Naleenkumar Katil, MLA’s will be present at the programe.