The Telangana Haj Committee conducted interviews today to assess the qualifications and capabilities of applicants for the role of Khadim-Ul-Hujjaj for Haj 2025. The selection process was led by Telangana Haj Committee Chairman Maulana Syed Ghulam Afzal Biyabani Khusro Pasha.
A total of 172 applications were received for the Khadim-Ul-Hujjaj service. This year, the Central Government introduced a new rule, reducing the pilgrim-to-volunteer ratio from 200 to 150. As a result, 46 Khadim-Ul-Hujjaj will be selected from Telangana.
Maulana Khusro Pasha stated that in previous years, selection was done through a lottery, making it difficult to assess candidates’ qualifications and capabilities. Complaints were received regarding the performance of some Khadim-Ul-Hujjaj, prompting a shift to an interview-based selection process alongside a lottery system this year.