The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) and its departments held its annual Khatam Al-Quran ceremony at the Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Mosque in Mukim Kilanas on Wednesday.
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, the guest of honour, presented a waqaf contribution from MPRT to the head imam Adee Aiman bin Haji Muhidin.
The ceremony proceeded with the mass recitation of Surah A-Fatihah and verses of Al-Quran led by Mosque Affairs Officer Ahmad Ghadafi bin Abdul Nasir followed by the reading of Takhtim and Doa Khatam.
The ceremony concluded with a religious talk by Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ajak, breaking of fast and a mass Maghrib prayer.
This year’s event was organised by the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, and Tourism Development Department.
It serves to strengthen ties amongst the officers and staff as we as mosque congregants and village residents aside from seeking blessings and double rewards from Allah the Almighty.
Also present were deputy permanent secretary, MPRT officers and staff and its departments as well as mosque takmir committee, acting village head and Kampong Bebatik Kilanas residents. – Lyna Mohamad
