KUPU SB
Adib Noor
The Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan (KUPU SB) held a Korban ceremony in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha at its Tarbiah Hall yesterday.
Two buffaloes were sacrificed and the meat were distributed to 64 recipients comprising staff and students of KUPU SB.
KUPU SB Ra’es Dr Haji Adanan bin Haji Basar and Acting Assistant Ra’es Datin Dr Hajah Noor Hira binti Haji Noor Kaseh presented the sacrificial meat to the recipients.
The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah led by KUPU SB Acting Assistant Welfare Officer Abdul Hadi bin Haji Abdullah, followed by a mass recitation of Asmaa Ul-Husna and the singing of the national anthem.
A Doa Selamat led by KUPU SB Religious Officer at the Students’ Affairs Section Ali Omar Saifuddien bin Haji Ali Amat concluded the ceremony.
The event, organised by the Student Affairs Division and the Student Association Council, aimed to promote the practice of giving alms to the needy and foster ties among members of KUPU SB.
UNISSA
Fadley Faisal
Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) on Tuesday held a Korban ceremony to mark Aidiladha celebration at the multi-purpose hall of the residential college led by UNISSA Acting Rector Dr Arman bin Haji Asmad.
The event was organised by the Student Welfare Body, and saw the distribution of sacrificial meat to 27 underprivileged families and UNISSA members.
Assistant rectors, officers, academicians, and staff of UNISSA were present.
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI BRUNEI
Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) held Korban and Aqiqah ceremony to mark Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration at the university’s Concourse Hall on Tuesday.
The event was jointly organised by the Religious Unit, Student Affairs Office and UTB Student Representative Council (MPPUTB).
Vice-Chancellor of UTB Professor Dr Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman was the guest of honour.
Principal officers; university’s staff and students; and invited guests were present.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah followed by Selawat Tafrijiyyah and a mass Takbir Raya.
A religious talk on ‘Taqarrub Melalui Ibadah Korban’ was delivered by Director of Public Relations and International Centre of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Assistant Professor Dr Haji Hambali bin Haji Jaili.
The event continued with the presentation of sacrificial meat by the guest of honour to the participants including 30 Asnaf families.
IBTE SBC
Daniel Lim
Students, instructors, and staff members from the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) Sultan Bolkiah Campus (SBC) Seria participated in a Korban ceremony to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha at the campus premises on Tuesday.
IBTE Satellite Campus Principal Dr Suhaimi bin Haji Abdul Wahab attended, joined by IBTE SBC Academic Manager Mohamad Zainor bin Haji Zainal.
A total of four buffaloes were sacrificed at the ceremony.
BDARA
Adib Noor
The Brunei Darussalam Amateur Radio Association (BDARA) held a Korban ceremony at the residence of its President in Kampong Terunjing recently.
BDARA President Major (Rtd) Haji Tamat bin Haji Lampoh was present, joined by members of the association.
BDARA Advisor Pengiran Haji Haris bin Pengiran Haji Duraman distributed the Korban meat to the recipients.
PDI TEMBURONG
Fadley Faisal
The Islamic Da’wah Centre (PDI), Temburong Distribution branch yesterday held its Korban ceremony at the Kampong Sibut Religious Hall led by PDI Director and Co-chair of youth religious programme Haji Abdul Rajid bin Haji Mohd Salleh.
The event began with the recitation of Sayyidul Istighfar, Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by the Korban ceremony.
The sacrificial meat were distributed to participants including 60 residents of Kampong Sibut.
As Syahadah Muallaf Youth Group, Youth Da’ie and Muallaf Mantap programme participated.
PERBEKAL
Lyna Mohamad
Kampong Lambak Youth Association (PERBEKAL) held its first Korban ceremony in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration at the Sufri Bolkiah Mosque in Berakas recently.
Patron of PERBEKAL Pengiran Haji Nordin bin Pengiran Haji Mahmud, PERBEKAL Advisor and Acting Village Head of Kampong Lambak B Pengiran Jofri bin Haji Zaidi, and Vice President I Siti Seriana binti Haji Mohd Yusof handed over the meat to recipients.
Three cows were slaughtered for the ceremony, and the meat were distributed to 25 Asnaf families residing in the Brunei-Muara District. Fifteen members of PERBEKAL and Sufri Bolkiah Mosque and Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque Takmir committee members also received the sacrificial meat.
PERBEKAL President Pengiran Mahari bin Pengiran Haji Mohd Tahir in his remarks, highlighted the importance of the Korban ceremony. A Doa Selamat by Sufri Bolkiah Mosque Imam Haji Abdul Razak concluded the event.
BRUNEI YOUTH COUNCIL
Adib Noor
Over 100 families received Korban meat as part of an Aidiladha ceremony co-organised by the Brunei Youth Council (BYC), Persatuan Kemajuan Insan (KESAN), Projek Bina Ukhwah (PBU), ASEAN Youth Advocates Network (AYAN) Brunei and Projek #INFAQ1 at the Community Space, in Kampong Ayer recently.
President of the Brunei Youth Council Khairunnisa binti Haji Ash’ari was present.
Some 216 kilogrammes of meat were distributed.
The event aimed to strengthen ties among Muslims in Brunei Darussalam as well as foster the values of cooperation and unity among the community.
RPN KAMPONG RIMBA ZONE 4
Fadley Faisal
Residents of RPN Kampong Rimba Gadong yesterday held a Korban ceremony led by RPN Kg Rimba Gadong Zone 4 Acting Village Head (Rtd) Haji Julkepli bin Haji Ibrahim.
The annual ceremony saw three cows slaughtered and packaged by the residents, and the Korban meat distributed to underprivileged families via drive-through.
