The Ministry of Haj has received more than 130 papers to be read in the forthcoming 38th Haj Forum, which will be held under the theme “Jurisprudence of the major features of Haj.”

The papers, which deal with important aspects of performing Haj rituals correctly, will be subject to review by peers to ensure that they comply with the conditions set by the forum secretariat with regard to suitability to the subject matter.

The forum will be held in Makkah for three days beginning Oct. 8.

Minister of Haj Bandar Hajjar said: “The subject of this year’s forum is different. We are in dire need of jurisprudence on the major features of Haj so that the performance of the ritual can be organized and facilitated as best as possible. We want to show that the Haj season is a bright aspect of Muslim civilization.”

Hisham Al-Abbas, secretary-general of the forum, said: “Every year, the minister selects a topic for the forum from various topics given to him by the scientific committee. The aim is to solicit papers that provide rich research material that is rigorous and invigorating, where they can provide grounds for the exchange of ideas and enlightened discussion of the topics involved.”