RAMBAN: A batch of 97 Hajj pilgrims was accorded a warm send-off by the district administration Ramban and locals, here today.
The Haj pilgrims were flagged-off from Cafeteria Morh Bus Stand Ramban.
Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mussarat Islam, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Gias-Ul-Haq, other officers, prominent citizens and a large number of friends and relatives of pilgrims were also present on the occasion.
The Deputy Commissioner congratulated the Hajj pilgrims for getting the opportunity to embark on this sacred journey. He extended his best wishes for their safe and secure pilgrimage and earnestly appealed to them to pray for the peace and prosperity of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
While interacting and giving a warm send off, DC extended good wishes to the pilgrims and also expressed his hope for their comfortable journey. He also wished them well-being, success and smooth conduct of the Hajj-e-Baitullah.
Meanwhile, a special prayer was also held in which a large number of people gathered to pray for the successful completion of the Holy Haj tour by the pilgrims.