SRINAGAR, May 31 -- The pilgrims for the Hajj 2023 from Jammu & Kashmir would leave for Saudi Arabia from June 7, officials said.

The first flight carrying 315 pilgrims will leave from Srinagar International Airport at 3 pm on June 9, towards Jeddah International Airport for an onward journey to Makkah-tul-Mukarramah to perform this year's Hajj.

Two flights will leave every day for Jeddah International Airport from Srinagar International Airport beginning from June 7 and each will carry 315 pilgrims in separate schedules.The pilgrims will wear Ihram (sacred cloth) at Srinagar International Airport, Hajj officer Abdul Salam said.

He said those Hujajj Kiram who will board the flight at 3 pm will have to report at Bemina Hajj house in Sri...