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Daily Tribune
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Eid celebrations light up Bhavans - Bahrain Indian School with culture and spirit
Bhavans- Bahrain Indian School (BIS) celebrated the joyous occasion of Eid Al Adha with a cultural assembly that brought together students, teachers, and staff in a spirit of harmony and festivity. The event reflected the school's commitment to nurturing cultural awareness, mutual respect, and spiritual values among its students. Students took to the stage with a well-performed skit on Islamic values, emphasizing principles such as kindness, humility, and honesty. A highlight of the assembly was a short mime act that illustrated how to perform Tawaf in Madina, which offered a unique, visual insight into this important ritual. A Hindi Nasheed followed. A special highlight of the celebration was a Qawwali performance by kindergarten students. The kindergarten students. dressed in colorful traditional attire also performed a short skit on the significance of Eid, Following the cultural programme, students participated in Eid-themed craft activities. The day concluded on a sweet note with the distribution of traditional treats to all, reinforcing the message of sharing and joy that defines Eid. The School Directors. Himanshu Verma and Ritu Verma appreciated the students' efforts and highlighted the significance of Eid as a festival of unity, compassion, and spiritual reflection. Principal Saji Jacob addressed the gathering with an inspiring speech, highlighting the essence of Eid and the importance of celebrating it with unity and gratitude.
Observer
4 days ago
- General
- Observer
Countdown to Haj
People perform Tawaf in the Grand Mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. More than two million pilgrims are are expected to perform Haj which starts on June 5. — Reuters
Muscat Daily
20-05-2025
- Muscat Daily
Haj preparations finalised for Oman's 14,000 pilgrims
Muscat – Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) announced on Tuesday that a total of 13,944 pilgrims from the sultanate have completed formalities to perform haj this year. The remaining 56, from the country's full quota of 14,000, are currently completing procedures. The figures were released at a press conference on the 2025 haj season held on Tuesday. H E Ahmed bin Saleh al Rashdi, MERA Undersecretary and Head of Oman Haj Mission, informed that Oman's quota includes 13,530 citizens and 470 expatriates. Allocation across governorates was based on population density of residents aged 18 and above. Muscat received the highest share at 24%, followed by North Batinah with 19%, while Musandam received less than 1%. According to H E Rashdi, eligibility was determined through an electronic registration system using mathematical models grounded in sharia and jurisprudential principles. The process also took into account social and ethical criteria. Of the total, 11,780 pilgrims (84%) are undertaking haj as an obligatory religious duty. The remaining are voluntary pilgrims – individuals performing haj on behalf of the deceased, the incapacitated or terminally ill patients. H E Ahmed bin Saleh al Rash-di, MERA Undersecretary and Head of Oman Haj Mission Thirty-nine per cent pilgrims are in the 30-45 age group, followed by those aged 45-60. Pilgrims aged over 60 account for 16%, while 5% are aged between 18 and 30. Travel preferences showed 63% pilgrims chose to travel by air, while 37% opted for land transport. The average cost by land is RO1,417, compared to RO2,063 by air. Several new initiatives have been introduced by Oman Haj Mission this year. Beit al Rabat Endowments Initiative is providing support worth more than RO150,000 to over 150 pilgrims from social security categories. To assist the elderly and disabled pilgrims, vehicles have been introduced for use during the Tawaf and Sa'i rituals, benefiting approximately 450 individuals. Electronic bracelets have also been issued to the elderly and medically vulnerable pilgrims to enhance tracking and safety.
