गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Home Minister Khand sees off Haj pilgrims Nepal Home Minister Khand sees off Haj pilgrims KathmanduPati June 24, 2022 KATHMANDU – Home Minister Balkrishna Khand has seen off the Haj pilgrims who are leaving for Mecca Medina, Saudi Arabia. Home Minister Khand reached Tribhuvan International Airport this morning and bade farewell to 113 pilgrims leading to Mecca. The government had allocated seats to 555 persons for Haj pilgrimage this year. While seeing of the pilgrims, Minister Khand said government treats and respects all religions equally. The tradition of Haj pilgrimage has made Nepal known to the world, which the Minister believed, would foster fraternity. Also attending the farewell event were Joint General Secretary of Nepali Congress, Mahendra Yadav and Chairperson of Nepal Haj Committee, Shumsher Minya. The pilgrims are visiting Saudi Arabia via the Air Arabia aircraft. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Yarsa picking begins in Manang GEFONT unveils nine-point declaration, dedicating to improvements of workers’ rights Thunderstorms with rain likely from Wednesday evening, high alert measures… Ministry emphasizes politics-free education sector Disaster-induced incidents claim 23 lives in 12 days Writ filed challenging govt plan to evacuate riverbank settlements Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested3 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights4 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane5 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident6 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election7 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Nepal Army opens investigation into case of captains thrashing soldier in Congo Govt Making Preparations to Reduce the Tenure of Armed Police Force’s IG to Three Years Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer Role of Vitamin D in pregnancy to combat COVID-19 Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation Prime Minister’s Dashain greeting card using old map without Limpiyadhura sparks outrage in social media
