The Haj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims
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The Haj Committee of India on Saturday organised a flagging-off ceremony for the pilgrims, as the first Haj flight from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport will depart tomorrow (Sunday) for Jeddah, South Arabia.
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The authorities had made special arrangements for the people in Mumbai.
Mumbai: The Haj Committee of India organizes a flagging-off ceremony for the pilgrims as the first Haj flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai will depart tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/CaTnXAH22W
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The Haj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that is carried out at least once in their lifetime.
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