Bandar Seri Begawan: A group of intending pilgrims departed for Saudi Arabia on the morning of December 3rd to perform the umrah, a significant religious pilgrimage in the Islamic faith.

According to Radio Television Brunei, December is a preferred month for many Muslims in the country to travel internationally, including journeys to the Holy Land for umrah. The choice of this month allows pilgrims to engage in their religious commitments at a measured pace, offering them the chance to earn numerous blessings through the sacred practice.