| Ishan Ibrahim |
A TOTAL of 134 orphans from 61 families of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel who have passed away received donations in a ceremony called ‘Sentuhan Kasih Ramadhan’ held at Surau Al-Fa’izun, Berakas Garrison yesterday.
The guests of honour, the Commander of the RBAF, Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Major General Dato Paduka Seri Mohd Tawih bin Abdullah and wife, Pengiran Datin Nuur’Izzah Nabilah binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad Mahdi Al-Sufri presented donations to the recipients.
Service commanders and commandants, RBAF senior officers with their wives, RBAF officers, other ranked personnel, guardians and families of the celebrated orphans were also present.
The ceremony began with a mass recitation of the Surah Yaasiin, Tahlil and Doa Arwah led by Major Ariffin bin Amit, Deputy Head of Religious Department RBAF (JAMA’AT).
The RBAF, during the holy month of Ramadhan, organises charity events aimed at commemorating the loyal service of their departed personnel while also supporting the orphans in their preparation for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Donations were raised by the RBAF Welfare Fund, RBAF personnel, the RBAF Cooperative Limited (Kowira), the RBAF Wives Welfare Association (BAKTI) and other personal contributors.
Guests of honour, the Commander of the RBAF, Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Major General Dato Paduka Seri Mohd Tawih bin Abdullah and wife, Pengiran Datin Nuur’Izzah Nabilah binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad Mahdi Al-Sufri presenting donations to the recipients. – ISHAN IBRAHIM
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