[PHOTOS] Haj: first batch of 284 pilgrims departs today
Group boards flight from KLIA at about 2.05am this morning
Updated 11 months ago · Published on 21 May 2023 9:30AM
by Azim Rahman
SEPANG – The bustling Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) was filled with excitement, anticipation, but also reverence as the first group of 284 haj pilgrims checked in to embark on their journey to the holy land late last night.
The pilgrims boarded Malaysia Airlines flight MH8056, which was scheduled to depart from KLIA at 2.05am this morning and arrive at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Medina at about 5.50am local time.
This departure ceremony was attended by Tabung Haji (TH) group managing director and chief executive officer Syed Hamadah Syed Othman and TH haj executive director and head of the Malaysian haj group Datuk Seri Syed Saleh Syed Abdul Rahman.
Over 31,600 pilgrims, hitting Malaysia’s official quota, will partake in this sacred Islamic duty.
The Vibes photographer, AZIM RAHMAN, was present at KLIA last night to capture touching moments and processes pilgrims go through. – The Vibes, May 21, 2023
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