Srinagar, April 13 -- Srinagar- A total of 4,704 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir will undertake the annual Hajj this year, with the majority scheduled to depart from Srinagar Embarkation, officials said on Monday.

Executive Officer of the Hajj Committee of India, Dr. Shujat Ahmed, said that 3,990 pilgrims, including 323 from Ladakh, will leave from Srinagar, while around 1,000 pilgrims will depart via Delhi Embarkation and about 50 through Mumbai.

He said the first batch of Hajj flights from Srinagar is scheduled to begin on April 18 and will continue for 10 to 15 days. The final departure is expected around May 28, subject to minor adjustments.

Ahmed said Saudi authorities have introduced new regulations this year, including stricter ...