Imphal, April 28 -- A total of405 Manipuri Muslims, including 222 males and 183 females, received mandatory vaccinations today in preparation for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.

The Manipur State Haj Committee, in collaboration with Family Welfare Services of the Government of Manipur, organized the vaccination drive at the Family Welfare Complex in Imphal on Sunday,April 28, 2024.

The intending pilgrimswere administeredmeningitis, polio, and seasonal influenza vaccines. These vaccinations are mandatory for all Indian Haj pilgrims.

Manipur has secured 405 spots out of India's total Haj quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for 2024.

The Haj pilgrimage is a religious duty for Muslimsthat takes placeannually in the Islamic holy city o...