Hyderabad, May 31 -- The Hyderabad airport administration has issued a clarification stating that Haj pilgrims will depart alongside general passengers, with the provision of four special counters for their convenience in the international terminal. There will be no dedicated Haj Terminal at the Hyderabad Airport.

The decision has left many Haj pilgrims disappointed. Last year, the dedicated Haj terminal was unavailable due to ongoing expansion work at the Hyderabad international airport. However, even for Haj 2023, pilgrims will not be departing from a separate terminal. Instead, they will be accommodated with international passengers.

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