Delhi Haj Committee is a government body that operates under the Haj Committee of India, which is a statutory body under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.[1][2][3][4][5] Committee is responsible for making arrangements for the pilgrimage of Muslims for Haj, and for matters connected with the pilgrimage.[6][7]
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| Jurisdiction | Government of India |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
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| Website | haj |
Activities
editCommittee organizes training programs, manages the submission of documents, and facilitates the departure of pilgrims from Delhi for Haj. The committee plays a crucial role in coordinating with the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Consulate General of India in Jeddah to ensure a smooth and organized pilgrimage experience for the pilgrims. For the latest updates and detailed information, you can refer to the official communications from the Haj Committee of India.[8][9]
Current chairperson
editThe current chairperson of the Delhi Haj Committee is Kausar Jahan. The committee also includes members from different political parties and experts in Islamic theology.
References
edit- ^ "haj.gov.in/base/dl_shc.php".
- ^ "Hon'ble Lt. Governor See Off Azmeen Going For The Holy Haj From Delhi In The Presence Of Union Minister Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Saudi Ambassador Saleh Bin Eid Al Husseini And Delhi Haj Committee Chairman Kausar Jahan. | THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, DELHI". lg.delhi.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "BJP's Kausar Jahan is new Delhi Haj Committee chief; AAP calls it result of 'unholy alliance' between Cong and BJP". The Indian Express. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ PTI. "Delhi Haj committee begins preparations for 69 Muslim women to go on pilgrimage". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ State of Governance: Delhi Citizen Handbook 2006. Centre for Civil Society. 2006. ISBN 978-81-87984-17-7.
- ^ Sabha, India Parliament Rajya (1987). Parliamentary Debates: Official Report. Council of States Secretariat.
- ^ Kumaraswamy, P. R.; Quamar, Md Muddassir (2018-09-29). India's Saudi Policy: Bridge to the Future. Springer. ISBN 978-981-13-0794-2.
- ^ SEHGAL, NARENDER (2009-06-01). THE VICTORY OF FAITH: 'United Hindus' make 'Strong India'. Suruchi Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-89622-68-8.
- ^ Sabha, India Parliament Lok (2002). Lok Sabha Debates. Lok Sabha Secretariat.