The Haj Season 2011 began with the release of the Haj application forms by Minister for Minorities' Welfare Mohammed Ahmedullah at Haj House, on Wednesday morning, amidst a large number of devout Muslims.
Talking to media persons on the occasion, Haj Committee Chairman Syed Khaleeluddin Ahmed said that the committee was striving hard to provide the best amenities and facilities to the Haj pilgrims from the state.
Khaleeluddin Ahmed revealed that the Haj Committee Of India has informed that this year there will be only 1 qurrah (draw of lots) and waiting list. If the state gets an additional quota, or if people cancel their pilgrimages, those in the waiting list would be allowed to perform Haj.
The Haj Committee Chairman further added that the PNR (Passports Not Received in time) cases would be selected automatically, besides those of applicants whose applications have been rejected for the past 3 years.
Members of the Haj Committee including Moulana Mufti Sadeq Mohiuddin, Syed Raza Hussain Azad, Shaik Shareef, Mohammed Baig and Mahmood Hussain were present at this event. Moulana Saber Pasha recited verses from the Holy Quran.
AIMIM Floor Leader in the state Assembly Akbaruddin Owaisi and MLA Mohammed Virasat Rasool Khan also graced the occasion. Khaleeluddin Ahmed had welcomed the gathering.