Brunei News Gazette

Post: Haj and Umrah Course 1447H/2026 to Commence Across Four Districts in January

Bandar seri begawan: The Haj Affairs Department, Ministry of Religious Affairs, through the Haj and Umrah Guidance Division, is set to organize a Haj and Umrah Course aimed at preparing intending Haj pilgrims for this year's pilgrimage. The courses will be conducted simultaneously across selected centers in all four districts, beginning on January 16 and concluding on February 15, 2026.

According to Radio Television Brunei, in the Brunei Muara District, the designated course centers include Lambak Kanan Religious School at Jalan Satu, Kampung Perpindahan Lambak Kanan; Pengiran Anak Puteri Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam Religious School in Kampung Mulaut; Pengiran Anak Puteri Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah Religious School in Berakas; and Sungai Besar Religious School in Kampung Sungai Besar. In the Belait District, the course will be conducted at Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Religious School. Meanwhile, in the Tutong District, the venue will be Pengiran Anak Puteri Norain Religious School, and Temburong Arabic School will serve as the course center for the Temburong District.

The Haj Affairs Department mandates that all selected intending Haj pilgrims attend the scheduled courses to ensure they are well-prepared for the pilgrimage.