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Muscat Daily
3 days ago
- Muscat Daily
Oman's pilgrims complete entry into Saudi Arabia for haj
Muscat – The final group of pilgrims travelling from Oman to Saudi Arabia through the Rub al Khali border crossing entered the kingdom on Saturday, marking the end of this year's overland arrivals. The Omani Haj Mission confirmed the entry of more than 5,000 pilgrims via the land route. Oman's total Haj quota this year includes 13,530 citizens and 470 expatriates, with allocations distributed across governorates based on the population of residents aged 18 and above. Muscat received the highest allocation at 24 per cent, followed by North Batinah at 19 per cent. Musandam received less than one per cent. Upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, the Haj Mission began delivering scheduled services through its specialised teams. These include supervisory visits to pilgrims' accommodations to ensure they meet approved health and safety standards. The mission stated that preparations for the Mina and Arafat camps are nearing completion. The camps, managed by a contracted company, are expected to be handed over within days following recent upgrades aimed at improving conditions for Omani pilgrims. To support the journey inside Oman, the Royal Oman Police, in coordination with the Royal Army of Oman, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, and the Ibri Charity Team, established a service station along the route between Ibri and the border. The station offers emergency assistance, ambulance services, and other support to ensure the safety and comfort of pilgrims on their way to the holy sites.
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
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Observer
MoARA announces official Haj mission members
Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA) announced this year's (corresponding to Hijri Year 1446) official group for Haj pilgrimage with Ahmed bin Saleh al Rashdi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs and the Head of the Omani Haj Mission as the team leader, according to a Ministerial Resolution No 131/2025. The ministry further said that as per Article Two, the mission will leave for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the 25th of Dhul Qa'ada 1446 AH, corresponding to May 23, 2025, and will return to the Sultanate of Oman on the 16th of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH, corresponding to June 12, 2025. Detailing the decisions pertaining to Haj pilgrimage, Dr Mohammed bin Said al Maamari, Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, said that as per the attached statement to Ministerial Resolution No 2025/131, Members of the Omani Haj Mission for the year 1446 AH, Dr Ahmed bin Ali bin Mubarak al Kaabi will lead the mission while Dr Zaher bin Abdullah al Hosni, Dr Abdullah bin Said al Maamari, and Ibrahim bin Nasser bin Mohammed al Kharousi will assist in further taking care of the pilgrims throughout. While the Second Article stipulated the delegation of Fatwa and Religious Guidance, the Article 3 says that the head of the mission shall take the necessary measures to implement the decisions in coordination with the relevant authorities. Other members include, but not limited to, Azzan bin Nasser al Ameri, Walid bin Suleiman al Qari, Abdulmunim bin Mohammed al Kharousi, Yaqoub bin Yousef al Wadhahi, Salim bin Nasser al Saifi, Ahmed bin Mohammed al Wahaibi, Nasser bin Said al Ruzaiqi, Dr Saud bin Said al Habsi, Hamoud bin Said al Harthy and others will form the official Haj Mission from Oman to the holy land of Saudi Arabia. The meeting also formed Administrative and financial delegation with Nasr bin Nasser al Kharousi as the Head of the delegation, and Financial Affairs and Auditing with Rashid bin Marhoon bin Rashid al Hatali as the head.
