Madinah: Darussalam Services Sendirian Berhad held a Doa Selamat Ceremony prior to the arrival of the country's intending haj pilgrims. The function took place at the Maden al Rawda Hotel in Madinah. Present was His Excellency Awang Haji Harun bin Haji Junid, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ceremony was held to seek Allah's blessings so that all matters go smoothly, and that the pilgrim's haj will be accepted by Allah. Also present, Awang Haji Farhan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Putera Maharaja Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Ghani, Acting Consulate General of Brunei Darussalam in Jeddah.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the ceremony aimed to prepare the haj pilgrims spiritually for their upcoming pilgrimage. It underscored the importance of the spiritual journey and sought divine intervention for a successful and accepted haj. The attendance of Brunei's Ambassador and Acting Consulate General highlighted the event's significance and the support extended to the pilgrims by the country's representatives.