| Abdul Hakiim Yakof |
THE Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque welcomed a 35-strong delegation from the Islamic Union of Hong Kong (IUHK) who are on a stopover visit in the country to strengthen relations with the Muslim community of Brunei Darussalam, especially the youth.
The delegation also aims to exchange information on Dakwah efforts and activities carried out by agencies in Brunei Darussalam and visit the country’s attractions. The delegation was led by Suffiad Azizul Rahman, Chairman of the IUHK.
The delegation was welcomed by Dato Paduka Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, in his capacity as patron of the Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque Takmir Committee.
The delegation performed mass Isyak prayers with the Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism along with other worshippers.
The mosque Takmir committee members then introduced themselves to members of the delegation in a Ta’aruf session. This was followed by a group photo session.
Dato Paduka Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong (2nd from R), Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, in his capacity as patron of the Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque Takmir Committee, and Suffiad Azizul Rahman, Chairman of the Islamic Union of Hong Kong (3rd from R). – ABDUL HAKIIM YAKOF
The visit also shows support and potential Islamic tourism in Brunei Darussalam, a matter that was brought up by Dato Paduka Awang Haji Ali during his officiating speech at the recent ‘Islamic Culture Contribution and its Impact to Asian Tourism Market’ seminar.
Visits such as these also show the cooperation between the mosque takmir and tourism agencies that have made mosques as the centre of stopovers for religious activities such as the Knowledge Convention, Maghrib Lecture, Al-Quran classes, as well as other religious activities.
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