The programme focused on preparing intending pilgrims who are above 65 years of age
Hyderabad: The Telangana Haj Committee held an event, ‘Pehla Kadam Haj Ke liye’ (first step for Haj) at Public Garden, Nampally, on Sunday to help pilgrims prepare physically for their journey. The programme focused on preparing intending pilgrims who are above 65 years of age.
The session included physical training and walking. The programme was conducted in collaboration with Haj Committee and Royal Mosque at Public Garden and was part of the training camp and will continue on April 12, 13 and 20.
Telangana Haj Committee executive officer Sajjad Ali advised pilgrims to walk regularly and follow a healthy diet to stay fit during the pilgrimage. Dr Ahsan Ali Hamoomi, imam of the Royal Mosque, said, “During the last Haj, pilgrims faced a lot of problems as they need to walk nearly 12 km a day. Temperatures will be high in Saudi Arabia. It is important for pilgrims to be healthy and physically prepared.
