Bandar seri begawan: The 33rd Muzakarah on Haj, held at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, focused on the philosophy of haj, internalising its practices, and addressing issues raised by pilgrims during haj and umrah reviews. The discussion took place on the morning of January 10th.

According to Radio Television Brunei, 139 participants attended the muzakarah, which serves as an early preparation for appointed haj and umrah course instructors. These instructors are tasked with providing comprehensive knowledge on haj and umrah reviews. During the morning session, two working papers were presented by officers from the State Mufti Department, contributing to the discussions.