| Aziz Idris |
A TOTAL of 1,447 underprivileged individuals in Tutong District received Korban (sacrificial) meat contributed 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 and members of the royal family to mark the occasion of Hari Raya Aidiladha yesterday.
The recipients comprised 515 heads of families and 932 dependent family members registered under the Brunei Islamic Religious Council (MUIB).
On hand to present the sacrificial meat was the guest of honour, Minister of Education, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman
The Korban meat was distributed to residents classified as Asnaf Fakir Miskin (poor, destitute and needy).
Families are compiled by MUIB which remains committed to continue addressing the welfare of the underprivileged in the country in line with His Majesty’s vision of achieving zero poverty.
It was a joyous occasion as smiles were plastered on every recipient carrying the yellow container bearing the Istana Nurul Iman name.
Mohd Norasikin bin Amba, a resident of Kampong Bukit Udal, conveyed his appreciation and gratitude to His Majesty and the royal family upon receiving the sacrificial meat.
“Alhamdulillah… I’m grateful to receive this gift and thankful to His Majesty
for the generosity in giving Korban meat,” he said.
He added that the Korban meat will help feed his seven member family.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Takbir Raya by Imam Haji Abdul Aziz bin Badul, Deputy Mosque Affairs Officer, Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Wakeel Mosque in Kiudang.
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