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Observer
30-07-2025
- General
- Observer
Dhofar Holy Quran Forum concludes
SALALAH: The 7th edition of Dhofar Holy Quran Forum concluded at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah. The forum was organised by the Directorate-General of Awqaf and Religious Affairs in Dhofar Governorate. The closing ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar, in the presence of Dr Mohammed bin Said al Maamari, Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, and senior government officials. The ceremony included a visual presentation about the development of Quranic teaching from traditional methods to modern digital technologies, in addition to a religious chanting programme. The ceremony also saw the felicitation of 24 winners in the Quran Competition and 40 women who completed the memorisation of the Holy Quran. The forum's activities included working papers that discussed intellectual and educational issues, including the methodology of understanding the Holy Quran. - ONA
Observer
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Eid Al Adha on Friday June 6
Muscat: The Main Committee for Determining the Lunar New Moons has declared that the crescent moon for Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH has been sighted. Accordingly, tomorrow, Wednesday, will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah and Friday, June 6, will be the first day of Eid Al Adha. The committee issued a statement on Tuesday that reads as follows: 'The Main Committee for Determining the New Moons of the Hijri Months convened on Tuesday evening under the chairmanship of Dr Mohammed bin Said al Maamari, Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs in the presence of the following members: His Eminence Shaikh Dr Kahlan bin Nabhan al Kharousi, Assistant Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman; Engineer Khalid bin Hilal al Busaidy, Under-secretary of the Ministry of Interior; Mohammed bin Salem al Akhzami, Supreme Court Judge; Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Sattar al Kamali, Supreme Court Judge and Mohammed bin Salem al Nahdi, Supreme Court Judge. The committee received reports indicating the sighting of the crescent moon. Based on these reports, the committee decided, after carefully examining these reports, that the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH was sighted. Accordingly, Wednesday will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH, corresponding to May 28, 2025, and the first day of Eid Al Adha will be on Friday, Dhul-Hijjah 10, 1446 AH, corresponding to June 6, 2025. On this auspicious occasion, the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs is honoured to extend its sincere congratulations and blessings to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, praying to Allah Almighty for many returns of this occasion while His Majesty enjoys good health, well-being, blessings and bounties. On this blessed occasion, the committee prayed to Allah Almighty to grant the Sultanate of Oman prosperity and glory and to bestow His blessings and bounties on all Muslims.'
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
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
