Hyderabad, Aug. 2 -- A total of 4,508 applicants from Telangana have been selected through a digitally randomised draw of lots for Haj 1448 AH/2027, while 6,114 have been placed on the waiting list.

Telangana has been allotted a quota of 5,594 pilgrims for Haj 2027, an increase of 1,302 seats compared to the previous year. The draw was conducted by the Telangana State Haj Committee on Thursday, July 30, after the extended application process concluded on July 24.

The committee received 11,708 applications, including 818 under the reserved category for pilgrims aged 65 years and above and 186 applicants carried forward from the Haj 2026 waiting list.

According to Telangana State Haj Committee Chairman Syed Ghulam Afzal Biyabani Khusro P...