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Published:2024-05-09 14:17:53 BdST
First hajj flight carrying 413 pilgrims leaves Dhaka
The first hajj flight carrying 413 pilgrims left Dhaka for Jeddah early Thursday. The flight of Saudi Airlines left the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at about 4:05am.
Later, the second flight of Bangladesh Biman named BG-3301 left the Dhaka airport at 7:20 with 419 pilgrims.
Religious Affairs Minister Faridul Haque Khan inaugurated the flight at 5:30am.
According to Religious Ministry a total of seven flights will leave Dhaka for Jeddah today.
This year, the Hajj is expected to start on June 14 and end on June 19.
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