Srinagar, Nov. 21 -- The number of Hajj pilgrims seems to be further dwindling as over 700 pilgrims who applied for the pilgrimage have opted out of Hajj 2025, reducing the number to only 3,602.

According to details obtained by the news agency KNO, out of 4,313 applications received for the Hajj 2025, 711 pilgrims were unable to pay fees.

According to the JK Hajj Executive Officer, 711 application forms will be cancelled within a week and the second installment will be announced in the coming weeks. He said the airfare and hotel accommodations tender was about to be finalised, followed by the payment.

Notably, a low response was again witnessed for Hajj applications this year in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving authorities with no option oth...