The Falaj Daris is the biggest falaj (irrigation canal system) in Oman, and one of the five collectively listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2006. Nizwa’s former prosperity was due to its abundance of water supplies, with over 134 aflaj (plural for falaj) in the Nizwa district.  One hundred of these are still in use today.

According to UNESCO, this site represents 3000 such systems still in use throughout Oman. The origins of this particular falaj date back to AD 500, but similar water systems have been used in this arid region since 2500 BC. 

These shared community water systems tap into an underground water source and distribute to towns and villages for domestic, commercial, and agricultural use. Besides making civilization possible in these rugged environments, they have shaped Omani culture with its high values for cooperation and consensus. 

He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ (John 7:38)

• This falaj has been the main source of life for this central region for centuries. Pray that this region would be watered by the true and Living Water, Jesus Himself!

Worship with us!: Rivers by Planetshakers.  May the Dakhiliyah region be watered with the rivers of 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:

Dar Lawah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 68

Al Mukhaybi, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 67

Al-Aqbah At-Tawilah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 63

Minda, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 56

Dhahrat Al-Ur, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 51

Bisya, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 5880