As many as 76 women have applied to make the Haj pilgrimage from Telangana in the non- mahram category. This is a quantum jump from just four last year.
Once all formalities, including the final Haj instalment is paid, they will make the journey from Hyderabad to Saudi Arabia to perform the pilgrimage.
The non- mahram category provides for women to make the Haj pilgrimage without a male companion. According to the Haj Committee of India, such applicants can travel in a group of four women, must be above 45-years-old.
