More than 23,000 e-registrations in Oman for Hajj

Muscat: The total number of e-registrations for Hajj 1443 AH reached 23,474 including 21,429 applications by Omani citizens and 2,045 applications by residents in Oman. Registration is now closed.

The Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah recorded the highest number of e-registrations, reaching 4,008 while the Governorate of Musandam recorded the lowest number of applications, standing at 191.

The number of applications by males reached 14,037 constituting 59.8 per cent while the number of applications by females reached 9,437 constituting 40.2 per cent.

The quota of the Sultanate of Oman for 2022 is 6,338 pilgrims, reducing the number by 45 per cent due to the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.