14th and final batch of pilgrims leaves for Haj from Patna

The 14th batch of 225 pilgrims from different districts of Bihar left Patna on November 2, 2009 for Haj pilgrimage by Air India flight from Patna airport. Hundreds of relatives of the pilgrims gathered at the Haj Bhawan to bid farewell to them for the holy journey. Pilgrims also took part in a mass prayer before their departure.
Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui