| Fadhil Yunus |
SOME 12,000 people from all walks of life led by 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, took part in the national-level Maulidur Rasul procession that marked the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the capital yesterday.
Accompanying His Majesty in the procession which covered 3.7km were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel.
His Majesty was greeted on arrival by Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman in his capacity as the Chairman of the Executive Committee of Religious Celebrations in the year 1437 Hijrah and other committee members.
Shortly after His Majesty’s arrival at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien, the event commenced with a mass recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah led by the State Mufti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned.
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, during the national-level Maulidur Rasul celebration that marked the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Bandar Seri Begawan yesterday. – PHOTOS: AZROL AZMI
His Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel during the Maulidur Rasul procession in the Brunei capital
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 in a group photo with staff and personnel from QAF Brunei who participated in the procession
His Majesty in a group photo during the celebration
His Majesty is greeted by participants of the procession
Uniformed personnel preparing for the national-level Maulidur Rasul procession that marked the birth an-niversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the capital with Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the back-ground
Personnel from the Immigration and National Registration Department were among the civil servants at the celebration
Personnel from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces during the procession
Large crowd of participants of the procession
Children enjoying the day during the celebration
Members of the public taking a break during the celebration
The Ministry of Religious Affairs stated in a press release that the 12th of Rabiulawal signifies a historic date that the Islamic community worldwide eagerly anticipates as it marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
Under the theme ‘Appreciating the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)’, the nation organised religious functions for over 12 consecutive nights, mainly Dikir Syarafil Anam, as well as religious lectures and forums in the build-up to the Maulidur Rasul procession.
The Minister of Religious Affairs said in his speech that the Maulidur Rasul procession first came into prominence more than 60 years ago. He said that old pictures were found from 1954 carrying a caption which identifies a team from Kg Bakut China emerging in first place in a procession exhibition competition and receiving a silver trophy donated by Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan.
“Alhamdulillah, the country continues this good practice by creating a more transparent outlook for the symbols of Islam which are conducive for peace and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Majesty,” he added.
Some 143 teams representing government ministries, secondary schools, higher learning institutions, the private sector, associations and mosque groups took part in the procession.
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