14 operators get Hajj Quota for 2025
The Biz Reporter
Srinagar, Dec 2: In a landmark development for religious travel in the Union Territory, Jammu and Kashmir has been granted its first-ever private Hajj quota of 750 seats, with Labaika Haj and Umrah Services emerging as the sole Category I operator for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.
Quota Breakdown Reveals Emerging Hajj Travel Industry
The official list reveals a diverse ecosystem of Hajj Group Operators (HGOs):
- 1 Company in Category I
- 9 Companies in Category II
- 4 New Applicant Companies
Labaika Haj & Umrah Services has distinguished itself by becoming the territory’s first Category I operator, signaling a significant milestone in the region’s religious travel sector.
Complete List of Qualified Hajj Group Operators
The officially approved HGOs for Jammu and Kashmir’s 2025 Hajj quota include:
- Labaika Haj & Umrah Services
- Al Hayat Hajj and Umrah
- Universe Travel Corporation
- Behreen Travels
- Al Ghazali Tour & Travels
- Sahar Tours & Travels
- Al Huda Travels
- Al Safeer Tour and Travels
- Fly High Tour and Travels
- Gazi Tour and Travels
- Al Ansar Tours and Travels
- Alharamain Hajj and Umrah Services
- Javid Iqbal
- Madina World Travels Pvt Ltd
Significance of the Milestone
This 750-seat allocation represents a transformative moment for pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, offering unprecedented opportunities for private Hajj travel and potentially reducing administrative constraints typically associated with government-managed pilgrimages.
