New Delhi: As the first batch of pilgrims set off on Haj pilgrimage for Saudi Arabia on Saturday, at least 5,446 Muslim women will travel for the pilgrimage as “women without mehram” (male companions), with Kerala again leading the way, with 4,477 women in this category, data showed.This is the largest contingent of women in the LWM category since 2018, when for the first time following a policy change, Muslim women aged 45 and above, who wish to go on Haj but do not have a male Mehram and do not have their ‘School of Thought’ (Maslak) permits, were allowed to travel in groups of four or more. Single women of similar age group can also apply.A total of 1,75,025 pilgrims are expected to undertake Hajj this year. Of the total quota for Government of India (GoI), 70% has been allotted to Haj Committee of India and 30% to Haj Group Organisers.