Baku / 02.08.19 / Turan: The first group of Azerbaijani Muslims, numbering 180 people, went to Mecca for pilgrimage today. This was reported by the Caucasian Muslims Office.
Until August 5, seven more charter flights with pilgrims aboard will depart for Saudi Arabia.
This year, Azerbaijan was given a quota for the hajj of 1,400 pilgrims (in the past there were 1,440). Compared to last year, the price of the voucher increased by $ 75 from $ 4,150 to $ 4,225.
The Eid al-Adhama holiday held on the 10th day of the Zul-Hija month in memory of Ibrahim's sacrifice in Azerbaijan this year is celebrated on August 12-13. These days are not working.
The pilgrims will return from 22 to 26 August. -05D06--
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