Ministry of Health
Rokiah Mahmud
The Ministry of Health (MoH) organised a Korban ceremony to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha yesterday.
Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar attended as the guest of honour during the event at Al-‘Afiah Hall.
Five buffaloes were slaughtered and the meat distributed to 96 recipients comprising MoH staff and 41 Asnaf residents of Mukim Berakas ‘A’.
The meat was distributed by the minister and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary at the MoH Dr Hajah Anie Haryani binti Haji Abdul Rahman.
The ceremony was jointly organised by the Department of Administration and Finance; the Health Promotion Centre (HPC); the Finance and Procurement Division; and Estate Management and Project Development.
Ministry of Finance and Economy
Thirteen buffaloes were slaughtered at a Korban ceremony participated by 62 officers and staff of the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) yesterday.
The meat was distributed and delivered to 93 underprivileged individuals in Mukim Berakas ‘A’ and Berakas ‘B’.
This year’s event was organised by the Human Resources Development and Corporate Affairs Department and the Industry and Business Ecosystem Department of the ministry.
Ministry of Defence and Royal Brunei Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defence (MinDef) and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held a Korban ceremony to mark Hari Raya Aidiladha at Surau Ad-Difa’, Bolkiah Garrison yesterday.
Similar events were also held at all suraus in RBAF garrisons, camps and bases, including Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque.
Deputy Minister of Defence Brigadier General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Abdul Razak bin Haji Abdul Kadir distributed the meat to Asnaf recipients and residents from Mukim Berakas ‘A’.
Commander of the RBAF Major General Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan was also present.
The annual event included a tazkirah titled ‘Pengorbanan Yang Diredhai Allah’ delivered by Religious Teacher from RBAF Religious Directorate (JAMA’AT) Ustaz Muhd Nur Amin bin Haji Jali.
Ten buffaloes, one cow and three goats were sacrificed this year at Bolkiah Garrison.
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Adib Noor
Some 420 individuals received Korban meat distributed by Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) yesterday.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad and Permanent Secretary (Community and Culture) at the MCYS Hajah Nor Ashikin binti Haji Johari presented the meat to the recipients, comprising the poor and destitute, orphans and staff, at Bina Diri Hall of the Youth Development Centre in Kampong Tanah Jambu.
The ceremony began with a recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by recitation of Doa Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam and Doa seeking protection from COVID-19 outbreak.
Similar events were held simultaneously at PM Dato Shariffuddin Hall at the National Archives of Brunei Darussalam and Sarmayuda Hall at the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP).
Seven cattle were sacrificed for the ceremony.
Syariah Courts
Fadley Faisal
The Syariah Courts, State Judiciary Department at the Prime Minister’s Office marked Hari Raya Aidiladha with distribution of sacrificial meat to the needy yesterday.
Syariah Appeals Court Permanent Panel Judge Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Mohd Zaimi bin Haji Talip distributed the meat to selected individuals from the four districts.
The event saw the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, Takbir Hari Raya, Selawat Tafrijiyyah and a Doa.
Three cows were sacrificed for the event held at the Supreme Court and Syariah Courts Building.
Mashhor Group of Companies
Adib Noor
Thirty underprivileged families residing in the vicinity of Mashhor Group of Companies office in Lambak Kanan Light Industrial Area received sacrificial meat yesterday in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration.
The meat distribution was organised by Mashhor General Contractor through Yayasan Al-Mashhor. Mashhor General Contractor Chairman (Dr) Haji Malai Abdul Hamid bin Haji Malai Mashhor was the guest of honour.
Chairman of event organising committee Malai Shamil Faris bin (Dr) Haji Malai Abdul Hamid said the company holds sacrificial meat distribution annually and yesterday was the third of its kind held at the office in Lambak Kanan. The sacrificial meat was distributed by the guest of honour and representatives of Mashhor Group of Companies.
The event ended with a Doa Selamat, led by Imam Haji Ali Yussof bin Haji Arsad.
Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association
Fadley Faisal
Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association (PPNBD) organised a Korban ceremony to mark Hari Raya Aidiladha recently.
The event, led by PPNBD President Dato Paduka Ar Haji Idris bin Haji Abas, saw the distribution of meat to members of the association.
The ceremony also saw a Takbir, led by Religious Section Headquarters Commissioner Haji Rosaimi bin Haji Othman.
PPNBD Chief Commissioner Haji Awang Badar bin Haji Awang Ali was also in attendance.
Kampong Penapar Mosque Takmir Committee
Lyna Mohamad
Kampong Penapar Mosque Takmir Committee members in collaboration with Kampong Penapar Village Consultative Council (MPK Penapar) held a Korban ceremony in the presence of Tutong District Mosque Affairs Department Monitoring Officer Norraffindy bin Norsabah as guest of honour.
Two buffaloes were sacrificed for the ceremony and the meat distributed by the guest of honour.
Malay Kedayan Association
Adib Noor
Malay Kedayan Association (Pemedayan) held a Korban ceremony at the Lamunin Community Centre in Tutong District on Monday.
Some 100 guests attended the event including 27 underprivileged families. This year, Pemedayan sacrificed two cows and the meat distributed by its President Zainal bin Tinggal and Advisor Haji Bakar bin Mansor.