This is what happened to Mangalorean Haj Pilgrims as they reached Medina

July 19: The first batch of 150 Hajj pilgrims from Mangalore arrived at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina on Thursday, July 18. They were given a warm reception as they reached Medina.
The volunteers of Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) accorded the Mangalorean Haj Pilgrims with a rousing reception. The pilgrims who were suffering from jet lag were offered water, dates and a kit with eatables. The pilgrims were then briefed about their stay and other details in order to ensure a successful Hajj. The KCF has been receiving pilgrims since many years.
Nearly 748 pilgrims from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu, Hassan and Chikkamagalur districts will be leaving to Medina in four flights scheduled from Mangalore International Airport on July 18 and 19.