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The Sun
27-05-2025
- The Sun
Saudi Arabia to sight Zulhijjah crescent moon today to set dates for Arafah day, Aidiladha
MAKKAH: The Saudi Arabian government will conduct the crescent moon sighting today (May 27) to determine the date of 1 Zulhijjah, which will then establish the date for the Day of Arafah and Hari Raya Aidiladha, said the head of the Malaysian haj delegation Mohd Hisham Harun. 'The official decision is expected to be announced after Maghrib prayers (local time),' he told reporters after visiting the Masyair operations area here on Monday. Mohd Hisham said that to ensure the proper observance of religious rites, the Panel of Haj Guidance Reference Experts for the 1446H season has determined that the midpoint of the night on 10 Zulhijjah will begin at 11.36 pm. 'This setting of time is crucial as it marks the beginning of the overnight stay (mabit) in Muzdalifah, the time for the stoning ritual at Jamrah Kubra, the start of the initial tahallul (hair trimming), and the commencement of the Haj Tawaf,' he said. He said the minimum duration for mabit in Mina on the nights of 11th, 12th, and 13th Zulhijjah has been set at no less than 4 hours and 35 minutes after Maghrib, following religious guidelines. Meanwhile, Mohd Hisham said the tents in Arafah and Mina for the Masyair operations involving Malaysian pilgrims are over 95 per cent ready and are expected to be fully completed within the next three days. 'Large tents can accommodate more than 200 people at a time, and each tent is clearly labelled with the maktab (accommodation) number and tent number. Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will be allocated tent numbers in Arafah and Mina, and pilgrims can soon check these details via the TH Hujjaj app,' he said. The Masyair operation is the peak of the haj pilgrimage, which involves the movement of Malaysian pilgrims to Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina over five days from 8 to 13 Zulhijjah, to fulfill the essential and obligatory rites of the pilgrimage. Mohd Hisham said pilgrims would be placed in open areas without tents in Muzdalifah according to their maktab groupings, and the Masyarik authorities would provide mats and carpets throughout the mabit area to ensure their comfort. 'TH hopes that pilgrims will practice tolerance and assist one another while in Mina, given the limited tent space, with each tent accommodating between 16 to 20 pilgrims,' he said. He said the facilities provided in Arafah and Mina include sufficient public toilets, ready-to-eat meals delivered to pilgrims' tents three times a day, and temporary field medical consultation services operating 24 hours a day.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- The Sun
Saudi to Sight Zulhijjah crescent moon today for Arafah, Aidiladha dates
MAKKAH: The Saudi Arabian government will conduct the crescent moon sighting today (May 27) to determine the date of 1 Zulhijjah, which will then establish the date for the Day of Arafah and Hari Raya Aidiladha, said the head of the Malaysian haj delegation Mohd Hisham Harun. 'The official decision is expected to be announced after Maghrib prayers (local time),' he told reporters after visiting the Masyair operations area here on Monday. Mohd Hisham said that to ensure the proper observance of religious rites, the Panel of Haj Guidance Reference Experts for the 1446H season has determined that the midpoint of the night on 10 Zulhijjah will begin at 11.36 pm. 'This setting of time is crucial as it marks the beginning of the overnight stay (mabit) in Muzdalifah, the time for the stoning ritual at Jamrah Kubra, the start of the initial tahallul (hair trimming), and the commencement of the Haj Tawaf,' he said. He said the minimum duration for mabit in Mina on the nights of 11th, 12th, and 13th Zulhijjah has been set at no less than 4 hours and 35 minutes after Maghrib, following religious guidelines. Meanwhile, Mohd Hisham said the tents in Arafah and Mina for the Masyair operations involving Malaysian pilgrims are over 95 per cent ready and are expected to be fully completed within the next three days. 'Large tents can accommodate more than 200 people at a time, and each tent is clearly labelled with the maktab (accommodation) number and tent number. Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will be allocated tent numbers in Arafah and Mina, and pilgrims can soon check these details via the TH Hujjaj app,' he said. The Masyair operation is the peak of the haj pilgrimage, which involves the movement of Malaysian pilgrims to Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina over five days from 8 to 13 Zulhijjah, to fulfill the essential and obligatory rites of the pilgrimage. Mohd Hisham said pilgrims would be placed in open areas without tents in Muzdalifah according to their maktab groupings, and the Masyarik authorities would provide mats and carpets throughout the mabit area to ensure their comfort. 'TH hopes that pilgrims will practice tolerance and assist one another while in Mina, given the limited tent space, with each tent accommodating between 16 to 20 pilgrims,' he said. He said the facilities provided in Arafah and Mina include sufficient public toilets, ready-to-eat meals delivered to pilgrims' tents three times a day, and temporary field medical consultation services operating 24 hours a day.
Malay Mail
27-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Most Malaysian pilgrims have landed in Holy Land with final flights set to depart soon
MAKKAH, May 27 — Eighty-four out of 100 flights carrying Malaysian pilgrims for the 1446H/2025M pilgrimage season have arrived at the Holy Land, operated by two main carriers, AMAL by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia). Head of the Malaysian Haj Delegation, Mohd Hisham Harun, said that as of yesterday, MAS had operated 50 out of its 55 scheduled flights, equivalent to 90.1 percent, while Saudia had completed 34 out of 45 flights, or 75.6 percent. 'The remaining 16 flights — five by MAS and 11 by Saudia — are scheduled to depart soon, completing the transportation of pilgrims to the Holy Land,' he told the media after a visit to the Masyair operations area on Monday. Meanwhile, Mohd Hisham reported that 25,331 Malaysian pilgrims have arrived in the Holy Land so far. 'Of that number, 99.8 percent or 25,281 pilgrims, are currently in Makkah, while 50 remain in Madinah for matters related to the Malaysian Hajj Welfare and Worship Committee,' he added. For this year's pilgrimage, the Saudi Arabian government has approved a quota of 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims, who are scheduled to arrive in Madinah and Makkah in stages. The first flight departed on April 29, while the final flight is scheduled for June 1. Wukuf day, 9 Zulhijjah, is expected to fall on Thursday, June 5. — Bernama
Barnama
27-05-2025
- Barnama
84 Out Of 100 Haj Flights Have Arrived At Holy Land
GENERAL By Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MAKKAH, May 27 (Bernama) -- Eighty-four out of 100 flights carrying Malaysian pilgrims for the 1446H/2025M pilgrimage season have arrived at the Holy Land, operated by two main carriers, AMAL by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia). Head of the Malaysian Haj Delegation, Mohd Hisham Harun, said that as of May 26, MAS had operated 50 out of its 55 scheduled flights, equivalent to 90.1 percent, while Saudia had completed 34 out of 45 flights, or 75.6 percent. "The remaining 16 flights — five by MAS and 11 by Saudia — are scheduled to depart soon, completing the transportation of pilgrims to the Holy Land," he told the media after a visit to the Masyair operations area on Monday. Meanwhile, Mohd Hisham reported that 25,331 Malaysian pilgrims have arrived in the Holy Land so far. 'Of that number, 99.8 percent or 25,281 pilgrims, are currently in Makkah, while 50 remain in Madinah for matters related to the Malaysian Hajj Welfare and Worship Committee,' he added. For this year's pilgrimage, the Saudi Arabian government has approved a quota of 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims, who are scheduled to arrive in Madinah and Makkah in stages. The first flight departed on April 29, while the final flight is scheduled for June 1. Wukuf day, 9 Zulhijjah, is expected to fall on Thursday, June 5. -- BERNAMA
New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Malaysian haj pilgrims advised to stay indoors as Arafah, Mina face 50°C heat
MAKKAH: Malaysian pilgrims are advised to remain inside their tents and avoid direct exposure to sunlight, especially between 10am and 4pm, due to the extreme heat, which is expected to reach up to 50 degrees Celsius. Tabung Haji's Malaysian haj delegation head Mohd Hisham Harun said this in line with the directives issued by the Saudi Arabian Haj and Umrah Ministry which recommended the implementation of a lockdown (restriction) of pilgrims' movements in the Arafah and Mina areas during peak heat hours as a preventive measure against the risk of heat stroke. "We received the instructions through the WhatsApp group of heads of haj delegations nationwide and also during my meeting with the Deputy Minister of International Relations, Ministry of Haj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia, Dr Hassan Yahya Al-Manakhrah. "He emphasised that full cooperation be given to the Ministry of Haj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia, and the local operator, Masyarik, to ensure pilgrims remain in their tents and do not go out during the scorching hot weather," he said when met by the media after the haj officers' gathering with the Malaysian haj delegation head at the Tabung Haji headquarters here yesterday. He said the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah also recommended that pilgrims remain in their respective tents during the wukuf day and not go out to open areas, including the Namirah Mosque, to listen to the Arafah sermon. "As an alternative measure, the Saudi Arabian authorities have requested that large screens be provided at the tent area for pilgrims to watch the live broadcast of the Arafah sermon," he said. Meanwhile, Mohd Hisham also called on all haj officials to be physically, mentally and emotionally prepared to face the peak of the haj operations, especially during the movement of pilgrims to Arafah, Muzdalifah and Mina soon. "Tabung Haji's main focus is to ensure that all Malaysian pilgrims can perform their wukuf at Arafah. For pilgrims who are undergoing treatment, we will implement the 'safari wukuf' method, which is to take them on a bus to Arafah and the bus will stop there for at least one to two hours before returning to the treatment centre," he said. He also reminded the officers to take care of their health and work together as a team to ensure the welfare and smoothness of the haj pilgrimage by Malaysian pilgrims. "We pray that all the planning and implementation for the haj will go smoothly and that officers will play an important role in ensuring that pilgrims can perform their worship perfectly, Insya Allah," he said. – BERNAMA
