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Observer
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Main moon sighting committee meets today
The main committee for sighting the crescent moon of the month of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH will meet at the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs on Tuesday. The meeting will be held under the auspices of Dr Mohammed bin Said al Maamari, Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs. The ministry requested citizens and residents to look out for the crescent moon, report to field teams in their respective governorates or directly contact moon-sighting sub-committees operating in the offices of walis.
Observer
26-05-2025
- General
- Observer
Dhofar Governorate celebrates Quran competition winners
SALALAH: The Directorate-General of Awqaf and Religious Affairs in Dhofar Governorate on Monday celebrated the conclusion of the "Harvest of Quran Schools" competitions for the 1446 AH, 2025 at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah. The ceremony featured a visual presentation showcasing Quran schools in Dhofar and the stages of the competitions, along with performances by students, including Quranic recitations and religious hymns. The competitions aimed to develop students' skills in Quran recitation, memorisation and lessons from the Prophet's Sunnah, while instilling Islamic values in youth. Dr Ahmed bin Mohsin al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, honoured 200 outstanding male and female winners. These included participants from the seventh edition of the "Harvest of Quran Schools" competition and the third edition of the "Nibras Al Huda" competition for memorising Hadiths, as well as distinguished achievers from Quran study circles in mosques and Quran schools across the governorate. - ONA
Observer
23-05-2025
- Observer
Omani Haj Mission leaves for Mecca
MUSCAT: The Omani Haj Mission for this year departed the country on Saturday, heading to the Holy Land. The mission was bid farewell at Muscat International Airport by Dr Mohammed bin Said al Maamari, Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs. Led by Ahmed bin Saleh al Rashdi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, the mission was set to proceed to its headquarters in Makkah upon arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. During their time in Makkah and Madinah, the Omani Haj Mission will assist Omani pilgrims, residents and other guests in carrying out their Haj rituals smoothly. — ONA
Observer
25-04-2025
- General
- Observer
NEW MOSQUE OPENS IN KHASAB
The new Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque, inaugurated by Dr Mohammed bin Said al Maamari, Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, will serve as a spiritual and social hub in Musandam. Blending traditional Islamic design with modern facilities, the mosque accommodates over 3,000 worshippers and includes a women's prayer hall; and advanced audio systems. Built on a total area of 11,640 square metres, the mosque also features a public majlis for 400 guests, intended for community and social gatherings. — ONA
Observer
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Observer
HM offers Eid prayers
The Sultanate of Oman on Monday celebrated the blessed Eid Al Fitr for the year 1446 AH. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik offered Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in the Wilayat of Bausher, Muscat Governorate. Dr Mohammed bin Said al Maamari, Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, led the prayers. He began the Eid sermon by glorifying Allah the Almighty and praising Him for His blessings and bounties, followed by prayers upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The sermon emphasised that the Almighty Allah created the universe with order, balance and harmony in the laws of life, establishing rulings to ease the path for humanity. It called upon people to uphold righteousness and seek His mercy without negligence. The sermon further clarified that extremism and rigidity turn life into an "iron cage", while negligence becomes a veil that fails to safeguard its essence. It also emphasised that building nations requires a delicate balance rooted in stability, the preservation of values, adherence to identity and thoughtful planning - achieved through loyalty, belonging and concerted effort to yield fruitful outcomes. HM offers Eid prayers Following the prayers, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik accepted Eid greetings from the public on this joyous occasion. His Majesty reciprocated the greetings, extending sincere and blessed wishes to the well-wishers, and prayed to Allah the Almighty for the acceptance of their worship and the multiplication of their good deeds. As His Majesty the Sultan departed from the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Sultan of Oman's Artillery of the Royal Army of Oman fired a 21-gun salute in honour of His Majesty the Sultan. After that, the motorcade of His Majesty the Sultan departed the mosque amid heartfelt prayers from his people, who supplicated for his well-being, the blessings of his reign and the longevity of his service to the nation. They prayed for the return of many more such joyous occasions on His Majesty. Along with His Majesty the Sultan, the Eid Al Fitr prayers were attended by some of their Highnesses, members of the Royal Family, Al Busaid dignitaries, ministers, advisers, commanders of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) and other military and security services, some members of the State Council and Majlis Ash'shura, under-secretaries, walis, CEOs, shaikhs and citizens. - ONA
