| Abdul Hakiim Yakof |
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 yesterday attended the Korban ceremony held at the courtyard of the Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah in Kampong Kiarong after the Sunnat Aidiladha prayer for 1438 Hijrah/2017.
Upon arrival at the mosque, His Majesty was received by Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, the Minister of Religious Affairs, in his capacity as the joint adviser to the working committee for the Korban ceremony.
His Majesty was accompanied by 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; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel.
At the ceremony, sacrificial rite was performed on seven goats, witnessed by His Majesty and members of the royal family.
Meanwhile slaughtering of the remaining sacrificial livestock of His Majesty and members of the royal family was completed at Mulaut Abattoir Sdn Bhd.
Prior to the ceremony, His Majesty and members of the royal family performed Sunnat Aidiladha prayer along with the mosque congregation at Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah.
Sunnat Aidiladha prayer was also held simultaneously at all mosques, prayer halls and suraus nationwide.
The call for the Sunnat Aidiladha prayer was made by Mudim Haji Suhaili bin Haji Kalong.
Chief Syar’ie Judge Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar led the prayer.
The sermon was delivered by Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.
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