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The Khatam Al-Quran ceremony, which was held in conjunction with the celebration of the 79th birthday of the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, Sultan H Hassanal Bolkiah. | Source: Borneo/Lyna Mohamad |
sukabumiNews.net, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM – President of the Brunei Darussalam Tourist Guide Association (PPPBD) Putri, Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah attended the Khatam Al-Quran ceremony, which was held in conjunction with the celebration of the 79th birthday of the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, Sultan H Hassanal Bolkiah.
The ceremony took
place at the Princess Raja Wife Prince Anak Hajah Saleha Arab Religious High
School in Rimba, Gadong, on Sunday (21/7/2025).
Upon arrival, the
Royal Family was welcomed by Vice President [for life] Datin Hajah Masni bint
Haji Mohd Ali, Deputy Chairperson of PPPBD Hajah Viviyanti bint Hj. Md Ali, and
PPPBD Main Commissioner Norazrina bint Haji Sarbini.
Three groups of PPPBD
members, consisting of administrators, adult leaders, and young leaders,
completed the recitation of 30 chapters of the Quran.
Members of the
association, which is part of the "Project Pencinta Kalam Allah," who
have completed the 30 chapters of the Quran, also attended the Khatam Al-Quran
event.
The ceremony began
with a mass recitation of Sayyidul Istighfar, Selawat Tafrijiyyah and Prayer,
the reading of the Al-Quran was followed by the reading of Surah Al-Fatihah led
by the PPPBD Spiritual Commissioner Hajah Fatimah bint Haji Abdul Ghani.
The activity closed
with a blessing prayer for the birth of the 79th Sultan, followed by a joint
prayer for safety, led by the PPPBD Young Leader Commissioner Dr Mariam bint H
Abdul Rahman, and attended by Khatam participants from the Sultan Sharif Ali
Islamic University (UNISSA) Young Leaders Unit.
Apart from skills,
community and cultural development activities, the association is also active
in organizing spiritual and religious activities involving members from all
levels.
The Al-Quran Khatam
event is one of the association's annual activities. Apart from celebrating the
Sultan's 79th birthday, this celebration is also a form of gratitude for the
prosperity and peace that Allah SWT has bestowed on the country under His
Majesty's rule.