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Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid

02/10/2025

Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid

The Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid is one of the Wilayats of North Al Sharqiyah Governorate. It is bordered to the north by the Wilayat of Dima Wa Al Taiyyin, to the south by the Wilayat of Al Kamil Wal Wafi, to the east by the Wilayat of Sur and to the west by the Wilayats of Bidiyah and Al Qabil. It has adopted Wadi Bani Khalid as its emblem. The Wilayat includes a number of wadis, such as Wadi Bani Khalid, from which the Wilayat takes its name. It is a perennially flowing wadi, 49 km long, that passes through several villages, including Bidah and Muqal, and its pools and springs include Ain Hamoudah, Ain Al Sarooj and Ain Dawwah. Muqal Cave lies to the north of the wadi. There are about 63 aflaj in the Wilayat, 62 of which are still flowing. The Wilayat of Bani Khalid has historical sites such as Al Mawalik Fort, Al Adfain Fort, Al Ruzayqiyin Fort, Al Awaynah Fort and Al Awaynah Mosque. Al Mawalik Fort is the largest fort in the Wilayat; its construction dates back to the fourth century AH, and it was formerly the seat of the Wali and the Qadi (judge). The economic activities of the people of the Wilayat include agriculture, herding, livestock breeding and blacksmithing, as well as palm-frond crafts, weaving and gold and silver smithing. Its traditional performing arts include Al Razha, Al Azi, Al Maidan, Al Sharh and Abu Zalaf.

Population

13402

Government Schools

3

Private Schools

1

Number of Hospitals and Health Centres

2

Civil Society Associations

Location Phone Number Email
Omani Women's Association in the Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid +96896654116
+96825505368

Tourist and Heritage Sites

Place Name Location
Hawir Waterfalls
Al Awaynah Mosque (Saih Al Hail)
Water Pools (Muqal)
Al Adfain Fort
Muqal Cave
The Craft House

Photo Library

  • Al Adfain Fort

    Al Adfain Fort

    It was built during the reign of Sultan Said Al Busaidi, between 1932 and 1970. Al Adfain Fort was recently restored and an art exhibition was set up in it to revive the history of the area, alongside reviving ancient Omani history through a number of rare panels and artefacts.

  • Wadi Bani Khalid

    Wadi Bani Khalid

    The pools of Wadi Bani Khalid are one of the Sultanate's main tourist destinations, visited by tourists throughout the year for their attractive features, which appeal to tourists and visitors from inside and outside the Sultanate.

  • Al Awaynah Mosque

    Al Awaynah Mosque

    During the restoration, the mosque was revived and its architectural features were reworked in keeping with the landmark's original state: the sound parts were restored and the collapsed parts were rebuilt using traditional materials, and the main facilities, such as a Quran school, ablution areas and toilets, were also provided.