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1,200 Muslims setting out for Hajj pilgrimage from Nepal



KATHMANDU: The Nepal Hajj Committee is preparing to increase facilities for Hajj pilgrims this time in a qualitative approach.

The Muslims are required to make the Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina of Saudi Arabia once in their life.

At a press meet here on Friday, the Committee said the Hajj for this year is beginning from July 18 and well management has been ensured for meals and accommodation facilities.

This year, 1200 people are scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia to observe the Hajj.

 

Publish Date : 28 June 2019 15:47 PM

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