Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence (MinDef) yesterday held the Ibadah Korban event in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha for the year 1444 Hijrah at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Bolkiah Garrison.
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof. distributed the sacrificial meat.
The annual Ibadah Korban event started with Sayyidul Istigfar, followed by the recitation of Asmaa Ul-Husna and Takbir Hari Raya led by religious officers from the RBAF Religious Directorate (JAMA’AT). The event continued with the distribution of sacrificial meat to 100 asnaf recipients and residents from Mukim Berakas ‘A’ with Selawat Tafrijyyah enlivening the event.
A total of seven buffaloes were sacrificed for this year’s event.
This year’s event aimed to distribute sacrificial meat to as many asnafs for blessings and sharing gratitude among to the needy.
Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Commander Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, acting permanent secretary MinDef, Joint Force Commander RBAF, deputy permanent secretaries, MinDef and RBAF officers and personnel were present.
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Haji Mohammad Rosli bin Haji Ibrahim, Islamic Da’wah Centre Director Ustaz Haji Abdul Rajid bin Haji Mohd Salleh, head of villages and Imams from mosques within the vicinity were the guests. – James Kon
Embassy of Indonesia
A large number of Indonesians flocked to the Embassy of Indonesia in Brunei Darussalam to join in the Hari Raya Aidiladha Sunnat prayers on Thursday.
Unlike previous years, more worshippers were seen arriving to celebrate the festivities together with their families and relatives after the restrictions and health protocols were lifted.
Chargé d’Affaires Ad Interim of the Indonesian Embassy to Brunei Darussalam Irwan Iding called on the Indonesian citizens in Brunei to maintain their sense of unity and solidarity.
He stressed the importance for the Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) to have an e-PMI card.
“E-PMI is an official document issued by the government of Indonesia for PMI as identification and data collection.
All requirements and procedures for making e-PMI are governed in laws and regulations with the aim that PMI’s departure to work abroad is protected by insurance and in accordance with procedures”, said Irwan Iding.
The Sunnat Aidiladha prayer was led by Asir Belli while the khutbah was delivered by Indonesian lecturer at the Faculty of Usuluddin from the Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Associate Professor Haji Anis Malik Thoha.
Professor Anis in his sermon invited all to learn about the example shown by the family of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) who showed devotion to Allah the Almighty through sacrifice as the highest form of gratitude. – Lyna Mohamad
Serikandi Group of Companies
The Serikandi Group of Companies hosted a Korban ceremony on Thursday at the Serikandi Restaurant along Jalan Tengah, Kuala Belait in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha.
In total, three cows and three lambs were sacrificed, which the Serikandi staff packaged into 900 korban meat packs. The meat was distributed among the attendees. The ceremony concluded with the recitation of Doa Selamat.
Acting Belait District Officer Haji Amirol Hafidzin bin Haji Muhammad, the guest of honour, was welcomed by the Serikandi Chairman and Managing Director Shaikh Khalid bin Shaikh Haji Ahmad.
Steering committee of the Serikandi Group of Companies, penghulu mukim and the village heads from across the Belait District, as well as officers and staff members from the Serikandi Group of Companies were also present. – Daniel Lim
