Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- From 35,000 in 2017 to 4100 this year, the number of Haj pilgrims continues to drop in Jammu and Kashmir.

The numbers, as per the officials, have further dwindled when over 700 pilgrims who applied for the pilgrimage opted to remain 'out' of Hajj 2025.

As per the official details, a total of 4,100 people from Jammu and Kashmir applied for Haj 2025, out of which 3,601 were confirmed in the first list, with 21 more added under the Mahram quota, taking the total number of pilgrims proceeding for Haj to 3,622.

Dr. Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, Executive Officer, J&K Haj Committee, confirmed to KNO that all 3,622 selected pilgrims have completed the payment of both the first and second installments.

The top official said that ...