New Delhi, June 3 -- The first batch of Hajj pilgrims returned to India on Wednesday morning after completing the sacred journey, expressing happiness over completing their journey safely and praising the arrangements made for the lakhs of people who went to the Kaaba in Mecca.

Expressing happiness upon returning safely from the sacred journey, pilgrim Ahmed, who arrived at Delhi Airport, said that "Allah had made the pilgrimage easy". He also appreciated the arrangements made by the Saudi authorities, saying that adequate security, medical assistance and emergency services were available to ensure the well-being of pilgrims.

Speaking to ANI, Ahmed said, "I am very happy. It is not easy to go on this journey, leaving behind our own peop...