Hyderabad, July 11 -- The Telangana Haj Committee on Friday announced that it will refund the Rs 10,000 fuel surcharge paid by pilgrims who undertook the Haj pilgrimage in 2026.

In a statement, Telangana Haj Committee Chairperson Syed Ghulam Afzal Biyabani said the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) had directed all selected pilgrims to pay the additional amount towards differential airfare due to increased aviation fuel and travel costs.

Pilgrims who have not yet paid the additional charge must deposit the amount directly with the Hajj Committee of India in accordance with Circular No. 42, he said.

What is Circular No. 42?

Circular No. 42, issued by the Haj Committee of India, pertains to the payment of differential airfare for Hajj pilgr...