First hajj flight carrying 413 pilgrims leaves Dhaka
DailySun || Shining BD
Published: 5/9/2024 5:37:03 AM
The first hajj flight carrying 413 pilgrims left Dhaka for Jeddah early Thursday. The flight of Saudi Airlines left the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at about 4:05am.
Later, the second flight of Bangladesh Biman named BG-3301 left the Dhaka airport at 7:20 with 419 pilgrims.
Religious Affairs Minister Faridul Haque Khan inaugurated the flight at 5:30am.
According to Religious Ministry a total of seven flights will leave Dhaka for Jeddah today.
This year, the Hajj is expected to start on June 14 and end on June 19.
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