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First Hajj flight on May 9

Published: 17:01, 28 April 2024

First Hajj flight on May 9

Staff Correspondent


The inaugural Hajj flight departing from Dhaka to Saudi Arabia is set for May 9.

However, the schedules of the other flights have not been finalized yet, Muhammad Kamruzzaman, director of the Dhaka Hajj Office, confirmed the matter. 

He said passengers will be informed about the schedule soon. 


This year, 4,289 individuals have registered for Hajj under government arrangements, while 78,895 have registered under private management. 

Hajj may begin on June 16 depending on moon sighting. 

Traditionally, Hajj flights commence one month before the start of the Hajj pilgrimage each year.

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