| Syazwani Hj Rosli |
THE Al-Muhtadee Billah Mosque in Kampong Sungai Kebun yesterday held its ‘Mosque Congregants Collection Exhibition’ ceremony to mark the Golden Jubilee Celebration of 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’s Accession to the Throne.
The exhibition was officiated by the Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Haji Mohammad Sunadi bin Haji Buntar.
The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah followed by a speech from the Acting Head Imam Haji Abu Samah Shukri bin Haji Mohammad Hussein in his capacity as the chairman of the event.
In his remark, Imam Haji Abu Samah Shukri highlighted that the objectives of the exhibition were to enliven the Golden Jubilee Celebration of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne and to foster ties among the stakeholders of the mosque.
According to him, 13 participants took part in the exhibition including those from other villages like Kampong Lumapas and also from Tutong District. Among the items were magazines, newspapers, posters, watches and umbrellas.
The event continued with a Syair recital followed by the opening ceremony. There was also a presentation of certificates to the participants of the exhibition and the committee members involved in the construction of a Golden Jubilee archway.
The event concluded with the recitation of Doa Selamat.
Also present during the exhibition yesterday were Acting Assistant Director of Mosque Affairs, Pengiran Haji Haslin bin Pengiran Haji Ali; mukim penghulus and village heads, officers from the Department of Mosque Affairs; mosque officials and other guests.
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