HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to meet with this year's batch of Haj Pilgrimage at the Istana Nurul Iman yesterday.
Present to meet with the Haj pilgrims was His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince, Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha, Her Royal Highness Pengiran Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar and Her Royal Highness Princess Hjh Rashidah Saadatul Bolkiah.
This year's haj pilgrimage includes 20 muslim converts (muallaf) who will be performing their haj courtesy of His Majesty through the Religious Council, who will be providing airfares and accommodations in the holy city of Mekah.
Md Sofian Abdullah, a resident of Perpindahan Mentiri who converted in 1982, was grateful for the opportunity to fulfil his wish and perform the Haj Pilgrimage for the first time this year.
Another convert from Seria, Abd Rahim Abdullah, said that he was also grateful for the opportunity and thankful for the support of his friend who encouraged him to apply for His Majesty's kurnia which enabled him to conduct the holy pilgrimage.
"It has always been my life's wish to perform the Haj obligation, not only as a new convert but also to become a whole muslim," said Abd Rahim, who converted to Islam in 1979.
The 880 intending pilgrims will be divided into five groups. The first batch will be leaving on November 13 while the subsequent departures are scheduled through November 15 to 18.
The pilgrims will be arriving home on December 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17. In addition, 17 of the ministry officials who will be accompanying the pilgrims will be leaving on October 30. (SHS1)
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