Azlan Othman
Syariah Court at the State Judiciary Department held an annual gathering at Brunei Court building and Syariah Court in the capital on Thursday.
Present as the guest of honour was Chief Syar’ie Judge Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar, joined by judges from the Syariah Court, registrars and officers and staff at Syariah Court.
The event, held in conjunction with Israk Mikraj celebration, began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and remarks from the Acting Head of Registrar at Syariah Court of Appeal. A special talk was delivered by accredited Da’ie of the Brunei Islamic Religious Council Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ajak.
The event, which was live-stremed, also saw an appreciation ceremony for officers who have been transferred and award presentation by the chief Syar’ie judge.