The Mr. Mohammed Mahmood Ali, Hon’ble Home Minister, Government of Telangana will inaugurate Qurrah (The Draw of Lots) for selection of Haj pilgrims for Haj 2019 at 11:00 AM on Saturday 12th January, 2019 at Haj House, Nampally, Hyderabad. Mr. Mohammed Masiullah Khan will preside over the function. Besides Mr. A. K.Khan, Advisor to Government, Minorities Welfare and Members of Parliament, Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly will attend the programme. Special Officer Telangana State Haj Committee Prof. S. A. Shukoor will welcome the gathering and present the report.
It may be recalled that the Haj Committee of India has allotted a total Haj Quota of 4,169 for Telangana State, out of which 484 Haj Applicants under Reserved Category of 70+ years would be selected automatically without draw of lots. The draw of lots would be held for the remaining 3685 seats from among 12,884 applicants under fresh category. The State Haj Committee received a total of 13,368 applications for Haj 2019.