Some 60 Ahmad family predecessors held a Khatam Al-Quran ceremony yesterday to mark His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 78th birthday celebration.
The event, held for the third time, was organised by the family members.
Dato Seri Setia Haji Mohd Zaimi bin Haji Talip, the guest of honour, led the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah at Suri Seri Begawan Raja Pengiran Anak Damit Mosque in Kampong Manggis/Madang.
The event also saw the recitation of Dikir Marhaban, Selawat Tafrijiyyah and Doa Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam. – Azlan Othman