Last date for online Haj application extended to Dec 17

MAHARASHTRA: Chief executive officer of the Central Haj Committee Maqsood Ahmed Khan said here on Friday that the committee has extended the last date for filling online application for Haj to December 17.

The committee started receiving applications for the pilgrimage from October 10 in fully online mode, he said.

“In view of representations from several quarters and state committees, the date has been extended,” Khan told reporters.

As many as 2.10 lakh applications have been received from across the country so far, he said.

About 1.40 lakh pilgrims from India will be selected for Haj in 2020, he said. (AGENCIES)