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Andhra Minister NMD Farooq flags off final batch of Haj pilgrims from Vijayawada
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Andhra Pradesh Minister for Minority Welfare formally flagged off the second batch of Haj pilgrims from Gannavaram airport, marking another phase in the State's arrangements for the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. A total of pilgrims departed as part of the final batch from Gannavaram airport. The Minister conveyed his best wishes and expressed hope that their sacred journey to Mecca and Medina would be completed safely and successfully.