Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) held a Khatam Al-Quran ceremony, bringing together staff from across the BIBD Group and students from its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, BIBD Advocating Life-Long Learning for an Aspiring Future (ALAF).
Held at the Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque, the event began with mass Zohor prayer, followed by the Khatam Al-Quran ceremony.
Over 200 BIBD staff and 200 BIBD ALAF students participated in the event.
Minister of Home Affairs and Chairman of BIBD Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman was the guest of honour. The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by the Khatam Al-Quran proceedings led by BIBD staff and ALAF students. The event continued with the presentation of gifts to the participating students, personally handed over by Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin as a token of appreciation for their spiritual accomplishment and commitment.
BIBD Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Junaidi bin Haji Masri, Assistant State Mufti (Buhuth) Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mazanan bin Haji Yusuf, BIBD Board of Directors, BIBD Shariah Advisory Body and members of BIBD’s management and staff were also present. – James Kon
