His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam received in audience and junjung ziarah from the country's intending haj pilgrims. The ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman, 16th April afternoon.

Also present was His Majesty's son, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office.

His Majesty received in audience and junjung ziarah from 1,020 intending haj pilgrims, comprising 490 males and 530 females. The figure includes officers of the Brunei Darussalam Haj Management Office for Administration and Medical, and haj operators.

The intending pilgrims will depart for Madinah on four separate flights which are on the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th of May.

Prior to leaving for the Holy Land, the intending pilgrims are reminded to prioritise all necessary preparations.