SRINAGAR: Draw of lots (Qurrah) for the selection of Hajj-2017 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir would be held by Hajj Committee of India Mumbai and the real time computerized selections shall be displayed on March 20, 2017 at the State Hajj House Bemina here for intending pilgrims of the State.
Executive State Haj Committee officer said this year the Committee received 35217 applications which includes 25797 applicants from general category. He said the total quota allocated for the State is 7960 seats including the special quota for 1500 pilgrims.
He said reserved category applicants are more than the total quota for the State which includes 2266 applicants whose age is 70 plus and designated as category ‘A’, besides 6889 fourth timers who have already applied for three consecutive years without success and designated as category ‘B’ and 265 applicants designated as category ‘B’ (fifth timer). (AGENCIES)
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