The first hajj flight carrying 413 pilgrims left Dhaka for Jeddah early Thursday. The flight of Saudi Airlines left the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at about 4:05am.

Later, the second flight of Bangladesh Biman named BG-3301 left the Dhaka airport at 7:20 with 419 pilgrims.

Religious Affairs Minister Faridul Haque Khan inaugurated the flight at 5:30am.

According to Religious Ministry a total of seven flights will leave Dhaka for Jeddah today.

This year, the Hajj is expected to start on June 14 and end on June 19.