Brunei Red Crescent Society (BRC)
The Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BRC) held its annual Korban ceremony at its headquarters in Jalan Haji Halus in Kampong Bunut yesterday, marking its annual activity in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha festivities.
BRC President Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yussoff bin Pengiran Haji Bahar, the guest of honour distributed the Korban meat, conducted in a drive-through system.
This year, BRC distributed Korban meat among 300 recipients comprising Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) ALAF students, needy from the Brunei-Muara District, Rakan Seliaan of Department of Prisons, Asnaf converts and special needs group. – Lyna Mohamad
Kampong Kiarong
Some members of the public celebrated Hari Raya Aidiladha or feast of sacrifice by hosting an open house.
Among those who hosted such a reception was the family of Pengiran Haji Manshor bin Pengiran Haji Jaya at his residence in Kampong Kiarong.
Although not as popular as during the festive Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the feast of sacrifice helps foster closer ties among family members, friends and acquaintances. – Azlan Othman
MPK Belimbing
The Committee of the Kampong Belimbing Village Consultative Council (MPK Belimbing) held a Korban ceremony to glorify Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations yesterday.
Over 70 participated in the ceremony with 10 buffaloes slaughtered. Brunei-Muara District Officer, Misle bin Haji Abdul Karim distributed the sacrificial meat.
The meat packages were distributed among the poor and destitute as well as orphans residing in the village.
The ceremony was part of the annual activities organised by the MPK Belimbing that also serves as a platform to forge closer ties and cooperation among committee members. – Rokiah Mahmud
