Thanksgiving Prayer (In Madinah)

Last night, DHSB Hajj Delegation along with the Brunei Hajj Medical Team, Brunei Hajj Officers, Royal Brunei Airlines Officers and Staff and Staff from Brunei Consulate held a thanksgiving prayers organized by Darussalam Holdings.

Prayer was lead by Ustaz Tarmizi (Brunei Hajj Officer).

 

RBA Personnel 

 

Ustaz Tarmizi reading the prayers

 

RBA personnels on duty during Hajj season

Haji Annuar (Far right) RBA Station Manager in Jeddah

Brunei Hajj Medical Team

 

Dr Hj Md Athaillah Hj Abdullah, (Brunei Hajj Medical Team)

 

 

First Flight Arrival (In Madinah)

03 November 2009, InsyaAllah, the first group of Hajj pilgrims using Darussalam package is schedule to arrive today at 12.51pm (saudi Time) at the Madinah Airport.

On hand to welcome the pilgrims will be the Head of Delegation for Darussalam Hajj package, Haji Mahmud bin Haji Mohamed as well as other officers and staff from Darussalam Holdings and Brunei Hajj Officers.

As part of the preparation, the head of delegation held a briefing with all the mutawiffs (guide) on their duties during the Hajj season as well as giving a few words of advice.

 

Courtesy Visit to Muasasah Adilla (In Madinah)

Last night DHSB Hajj Delegation made a courtesy visit to the Head of Muasasah Adilla in Madinah Al Munawarah, Mr Naif Shahatah.

This muasasah is responsible in the safe keeping of the Brunei Hajj pilgrims passports and arrangement of transportation during the Hajj season.

 

Greeting Mr Naif with an Arabic gesture. Cheek to the cheek

Mr Naif informing on the record number of Brunei pilgrims that he received for 2009 Hajj season

The Muasasah showing the delegation the storage area for Brunei passports

Haji Mahmud Haji Mohamed presenting a souvenir to Mr Naif

Newspaper Article

New Converts Awarded To Perform Haj Pilgrimage

Written by Lyna Mohamad Thursday, 29 October 2009 08:27 

 

Bandar Seri Begawan - A Ceremony to hand over a cheque totaling $57,600 for 12 selected new converts who will be performing the haj pilgrimage this year was held at the Darussalam Holdings Sdn Bhd premises in Setia Kenangan Complex, Kiulap yesterday.

On hand to receive the cheque from Awg Hj Harun Hj Junid, the Secretary of the Brunei Islamic Religious Council, was Dyg Hjh Sufinah Hj Sahat, Assistant Managing Director of Darussalam Holdings. Also in attendance to witness the event were Senior Religious Officer, Awg Hj Abd Wahab Hj Sapar and Religious Officer, Dyg Jurainah Hj Abu Bakar as well as officials from Darussalam Holdings.

Darussalam Holdings also took the opportunity to advise haj pilgrims using their packages to perform their pilgrimage with a calm and peaceful heart and focus on completing their religious journey to receive blessings. It is hoped that the pilgrimage will go smoothly through cooperation from all parties.

The 12 new converts who will be conducting their pilgrimage to the Holy City of Mecca are also provided with other expenses by the government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

According to Dyg Jurainah, the awarding of haj pilgrimage started more than 10 years ago. New Muslim converts could apply and go through interviews in religious theory and practical practices before being selected.-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

Newspaper Article

Tips For Hassle-Free Haj Pilgrimage

Written by Zareena Amiruddin Monday, 26 October 2009 07:28 

 

Bandar Seri Begawan - Being healthy is vital to ensuring a hassle-free haj experience as the journey is a gruelling and challenging feat, said Haj officers from Darussalam Holding Snd Bhd before departing for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia yesterday evening.

Hj Muhd Rasimoon Hj Adinin, Deputy Head of the Delegation for the Darussalam Haj Package and Hj Zainal Arifin Hj Emran an officer from the agency, stated that pilgrims need to be prepared for the journey ahead by maintaining good health and keeping up their stamina. Hj Muhd Rasimoon advised pilgrims to ensure that they have all their prescribed medications. Both officers explained that due to the large numbers of people performing the pilgrim, they should also observe patience as travel time is sure to increase.

"The coaches are arranged by the Haj Council in Saudi Arabia but it can still be a long wait. The journey from Medinah to Mekah usually takes five to six hours, but can stretch up to eight hours if you factor in the waiting time. Everyone needs to be prepared for delays and be patient," stated Hj Zainal Arifin. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has seven officers in Saudi Arabia taking care of all administration matters, with a further 26 members belonging to the medical team.

According to Acting Director of Haj Affairs Hj Harun Hj Junid, the medical team will be mobile, moving around from place to place with the pilgrims from Brunei. The country's contingent initially stood at approximately 1,300 but this number has reduced to around 750, due to age and health restrictions imposed by the Ministry of Health to protect against the Influenza A/H1N1 global pandemic. Four chartered RBA flights are expected to ferry the pilgrims directly to Medinah from November 3 to 6, omitting the long journey from Jeddah to Medinah.-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

Brunei Hajj Clinics (In Madinah)

01st November 2009, In preparation for the upcoming Hajj, The Brunei Hajj Medical Team has also made their own arrangements and preparations by setting up clinics and admission wards as part of the effort and service of the Brunei governement for the Hajj pilgrims of Brunei Darussalam.

We are blessed as these services are provided free of charge for the Brunei Hajj pilgrims with Doctors and Nurses reaadily available 24hrs to serve them and attend to their medical needs.

List of rooms which includes, consultation room, emergency room, isolation ward, pharmacy and others

 

 

 

 

Hajj Preparation (In Madinah)

 

 

Hajj Preparation Meeting (In Madinah)

01 November 2009, DHSB Hajj Head of Delegation held a briefing this morning together with the other officers and staff in preparation for the arrival of Brunei Hajj pilgrims sceduled to arrive in Madinah on the 4th of November 2009.

DHSB Hajj Advance Party (Arrival in Madinah)

31st October 2009, Alhamdulillah, DHSB Hajj Advance party led by Haji Mahmud bin Haji Mohamed arrived safely in Madinah Al Munawwarah at approximately 4.00pm (Saudi Time)

Welcoming the delegation upon arrival was the Hotel General Manager, Mr Hassan Rauf

Off to Madinah Al Munawarah

31st October 2009, DHSB Hajj Advance party is schedule to depart for Madinah today and make the necessary preparations and will be in Madinah to welcome the arrival of DHSB Hajj pilgrims.

Heavy Rain in Makkah

 29 October 2009, It was a night of blessings for many as it rained heavily in Makkah Al Mukkaramah, Saudi Arabia which is a very rare occasion. For this year, this is the third time it rain according to a local resident.

Many people were seen standing outside their shops and hotels to witness the rain.

 

 

Visit to Muasasah Office

29th October 2009, DHSB Hajj Head of Delegation along with other officers and staff made a courtesy call to the Head of Muasasah of South East Asia. This body is responsible for the welfare and management of Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia specifically for those coming from the South East Asia Region.

Purpose of the visit was to notify the body on the number of pilgrims from Darussalam Holdings for this year as well as voicing out concerns from past years experiences. The visit was a fruitful one, and the Muasasah has given their assurance and will give full support and commitment in ensuring an efficient service to be provided to the Hajj pilgrims of Brunei.

Haji Mahmud having a discussion with Zuhair Sidayu, Head of Muasasah of South East Asia

Presenting a souvenir to the Head of Muasasah

Haji Mahmud Haji Mohamed with Yaser Maqboul (Executive Manager, Dallah Hotels and Resorts)

At Intercontinental Hotel Jeddah

With Elaf Jeddah Hotel General Manager, Hussain Rauf

Courtesy Calls and Visits

Haji Mahmud bin Haji Mohamed with Haji Sulaini (Acting Consul General)

Meeting in Progress

Group Photo DHSB Hajj Advance Party and Officers of Brunei Consulate in Jeddah

Acting Brunei Consul General in Jeddah along with other Consulate Staff

28th October 2009, Today, DHSB Hajj Advance party made few courtesy calls which included visit to The Brunei Consulate General in Jeddah, Executive Manager of Dallah Hotels and Resorts and visits to Intercontinental Hotel and Elaf in Jeddah.

Hajj Preparations (Makkah)

Haji Zainal and Haji Musa doing their check list

 

Darussalam Hajj pilgrims Health and Safety is a priority.

Hand sanitizers which will be provided in every hotel.

Face mask also will be made available for Darussalam Hajj pilgrims.

This morning, we are setting up the office in Ajyad Hotel. Checking all the necessary items and making sure they are in working conditions before the arrival of jemaah.

Meetings in Makkah

Meeting with Haji Ibrahim (Grand Zam Zam Hotel)

Meeting with Al Huda Hotel  General Manager

Pictures from Jeddah and Makkah

 Arrived in Dallah Ajyad Hotel, Makkah

 

Hajj Terminal, King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah

DHSB Advance Party

On the 25th Of October, 3 Hajj liaison officers led by Muhd Rasimoon Haji Adinin, Deputy Head of Delegation for Darussalam Hajj package left for Saudi Arabia to do early preparations. Together was Haji Zainal Ariffin bin Haji Emran and Haji Musa bin Haji Ismail.

The advance party is schedule to arrive and jeddah and then proceed to Makkah to perform their umrah. At the King Abdul Aziz International Airport, the delegation was welcomed by Haji Mahmud bin Haji Mohamed, Managing Director of Darussalam Holdings and as Head of Delegation for Darussalam Holdings Hajj Package for this year. Also at the airport was officers and staff from the Brunei Consulate in Jeddah as well as officers from the Hajj Affairs Department.

In Makkah the advance party along with the Head of Delegation, Haji Mahmud bin Haji Mohamed, will conduct a series of meeting with various parties as well as ensuring logistics such as hotels, meal arrangements and transportation are arranged.

Advance group off to Saudi Arabia

On the 18th of October 2009, A group of Hajj Officers from the Hajj Affairs Department left Brunei Darussalam to make early preparations for the Hajj pilgrim of Brunei Darussalam.

Also making early preparations is Haji Mahmud bin Haji Mohamed, Managing Director of Darussalam Holdings Sendirian Berhad. At the airport to bid farewll to the Managing Director is Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Yusoff bin Haji Ismail, Chairman of the Board of Darussalam Holdings Sendirian Berhad as well as senior officers and staff.

EID MUBARAK SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI 

TO ALL READERS AND MUSLIMS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.