Group of Pilgrims Departs from Irba for Hajj Journey, Scheduled to Fly to Jeddah on May 26
Ranchi: A group of pilgrims from the Irba area of Ranchi district set off for Kolkata on Friday to embark on the sacred Hajj pilgrimage. The group traveled from Ranchi Railway Station to Kolkata aboard a special train, the Kriya Yoga Express. From there, their international flight to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is scheduled for May 26.
On this significant occasion, a heartfelt farewell ceremony and special prayer session were organized at Abdul Sattar Hotel in Irba Bazar Tand. Local social workers, family members, and villagers gathered to bid an emotional farewell to the pilgrims.
Notable attendees at the ceremony included Mufti Furqan Qasmi, Abdul Sattar Ansari, Shamim Ansari, Imtiyaz Ohdar, Samiullah Ansari (Karma), Shamim Ansari, Haji Neshat Ansari, Haji Hashim Ansari, Advocate Shakil Ansari, Naushad (Babu), Akram Ansari, Abdul Hafeez, Chhote Sarkar, Journalist Muzaffar Hussain, Journalist Rehan Ansari, Abul Hasan Mazaheri, Khurshid Ansari, Imam-ul Ansari, Asfaq Ansari, Abdul Ansari, Sagir Ansari, Dablu Ansari, Ilyas Ansari, Shafique Ansari, Qaiser Ansari, Abujar Ansari among others.
Everyone extended heartfelt congratulations to the pilgrims for their Hajj and prayed for their safety and the acceptance of their prayers. The group includes Mustaq Ansari, Jasmuddin Ansari, and several other devotees who are embarking on this sacred journey.
The local community was filled with a sense of deep religious reverence and pride on this occasion. Villagers described it as a moment of great fortune for the region. Hajj is considered one of the five pillars of Islam and is a significant religious duty for every Muslim to undertake at least once in their lifetime. The departure of this group became a symbol of honor and devotion for the entire Irba region.
