Horse breeding and horse racing are ancient traditions for Omanis. Developed by the Bedouin for battle, the Arabian horse breed is one of the fasted and most beautiful in the world.  Horses are held in high esteem by Muslims, as Muhammed called them sacred. In Oman there are often horse races and shows held during Eid holidays, to demonstrate the sportsmanship and skill of horse and rider alike. Ibri, the capital of Adh-Dhahirah region, holds an annual horse race of endurance, where horses race for 100 km (62 miles).

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. (Psalm 20:7)  Horses are often seen as symbols of military strength or power. Today, let us bless the people of Adh-Dhahirah not to rely on their own strength or power, but rather to trust in God to save them!

Worship with us!: Psalm 20 by The Psalms Project. May the people of Adh-Dhahirah trust in the Lord their God!

Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ 

Please bring these towns and villages before the Father:

Falaj al-Maraghah, Sama’il district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 576

Wadi Suqut, Sama’il district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 574

Wusad, Sama’il district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 560

Wadi as-Sijani, Sama’il district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 455

Al-Jarda, Sama’il district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 442

Al-Bir, Sama’il district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 438