Haj 2025: India salvages 10,000 slots after private operators miss Saudi deadline

Haj 2025: The Government of India has secured 10,000 Haj slots for Indian pilgrims after a section of private operators failed to meet key deadlines set by Saudi authorities, the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) said on Tuesday. India’s total Haj quota for 2025 has been fixed at 175,025 pilgrims — up from 136,020 in 2014 — following sustained diplomatic efforts. Of this, the Haj Committee of India is handling arrangements for 122,518 pilgrims under the government quota. All required preparations — including flights, accommodation, transportation, and Mina camp arrangements — have been completed in accordance with Saudi regulations.

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