The first pilgrimage group from Istanbul was sent off to the Holy Land

The first pilgrimage group, consisting of 120 pilgrim candidates in Istanbul, was sent off to the Holy Land from Istanbul Airport, accompanied by prayers.

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The first pilgrimage group from Istanbul was sent off to the Holy Land

Source: TRT Haber

İstanbul'da 120 hacı adayından oluşan ilk hac kafilesi, İstanbul Havalimanı'ndan dualar eşliğinde kutsal topraklara uğurlandı.

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