India selects 120,917 pilgrims for Hajj 2027 in digital Qurrah draw
The Haj Committee of India selected 120,917 pilgrims for Hajj 2027 in a fully digital Qurrah draw on July 30, 2026, with 77,952 applicants placed on the waiting list.
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The Haj Committee of India selected 120,917 pilgrims for Hajj 2027 in a fully digital Qurrah draw on July 30, 2026, with 77,952 applicants placed on the waiting list.
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