Muscat – A total of 32,916 applications had been registered for Oman’s Hajj season for 1448 AH as of 8pm on October 4, according to the latest statistics issued by the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs.

The figures show that men account for 16,306 registrations, or 55 %, while women represent 13,192 registrations, or 45 %.

Among the governorates, Dakhliyah recorded the highest number of registrations at 5,977, closely followed by Muscat with 5,896. North Sharqiyah recorded 3,520 registrations, Dhofar 3,511 and North Batinah 3,450. South Batinah recorded 2,633 registrations, South Sharqiyah 2,209, Dhahirah 1,443, Buraimi 385, Al Wusta 316 and Musandam 158.

The statistics also recorded 3,418 applications from non-Omani residents, representing approximately 10% of the overall total. Among these applicants, 75% were Arabs and 25% were non-Arabs.

With seven days remaining at the time of the update, the registration figures provide an early indication of demand for the upcoming Hajj season and highlight continued participation from citizens and residents across Oman.