A total of 74 Hajj pilgrims from Tripura embarked on their journey to Makkah and Madinah today amid emotional farewells and an atmosphere of enthusiasm at the Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya International Airport in Agartala. Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Airport
Many of the pilgrims are undertaking the sacred journey for the first time, and several family members gathered at the airport to bid them farewell, marking the occasion with prayers and emotional moments.
According to Shah Alam, Chairman of the Tripura Hajj Committee, all 74 pilgrims from across the state departed today and will travel via Kolkata before proceeding to Saudi Arabia. He stated that the Central Hajj Committee has extended significant support in facilitating the pilgrimage, including assistance with passports, visas, and other essential formalities.
He further noted that Hajj serves as a powerful symbol of unity, bringing together people from different countries and languages, fostering a sense of global brotherhood and spiritual connection.
Highlighting the significance of the pilgrimage, Shah Alam said that while the core Hajj rituals are completed over five days, the entire journey, including travel and related arrangements, typically takes around one month.
The pilgrims are expected to perform their religious duties in Makkah and Madinah in accordance with Islamic traditions before returning to India after completing the pilgrimage.
