The Hari Raya 'Idil Fitri takbir, tahmid and tasbih resounded throughout the country as a sign of gratitude to Allah Subahanahu Wata'ala for His grace to give the opportunity to Muslims in Brunei Darussalam to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The celebration began with Sunat Aidilfitri Prayer in mosques, suraus and religious halls.
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam joined the citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam for the Sunat Aidilfitri Prayer at Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, Kampung Kiarong, yesterdat morning. Upon arriving, His Majesty was greeted by Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman Minister of Religious Affairs, as Chairman of the Major Islamic Events 1443 Hijrah Executive Committee;
Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohammad Daud, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office; Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti and other Members of the Executive Committee.
Also in attendance were His Majesty's sons:
- His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office;
- And His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik.
The Sunat Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayer was led by Yang Dimuliakan Begawan Pehin Khatib Dato Paduka Haji Mustafa bin Haji Murat.
In the first Sunat Aidilfitri Prayer Sermon, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar touched on the need to adhere to and obey the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration SOP guidelines set by the Ministry of Health in the midst of the joy of celebrating Hari Raya.
Meanwhile, in the second sermon Yang Berhormat Pehin reminded the congregants to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri moderately and prudently so that no wastage will occur.
The people and residents should expressed their gratitude to Allah for being able to perform the Sunat Aidilfitri Prayers in mosques, suraus and religious halls throughout the country while adhering to the stipulated guidelines.
Source: Radio Television Brunei