| Azaraimy HH |
THE winners of the Inter-Mukim Dikir Syarafil Anam competition (Tutong District) were awarded prizes during a ceremony held at the Official Residence Hall of the Tutong District Officer over the weekend.
This year saw seven teams competing in the event, held in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul celebration.
Tutong District Officer Shamsul Bahrin bin Haji Mohd Hussain attended as the guest of honour.
The event commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah by Head Imam of Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque Mohd Fauzi bin Haji Anuar and continued with a speech by Mukim Pekan Tutong Acting Penghulu cum competition co-chairperson Haji Mumin bin Abdul Razak.
Three male Dikir teams from Mukim Pekan Tutong, Mukim Telisai and Mukim Kiudang, and four female teams from Mukim Pekan Tutong, Mukim Telisai, Mukim Keriam, and Mukim Ukong participated in the competition. The champions received a cash prize, trophy and a round trophy.
Legislative Council members, senior government officers, Mukim penghulus and village heads from the district were also in attendance.
The male category saw Team Firqah Khairul Mu’minin from Mukim Kiudang emerging as victor, followed by Team Ibadurrahman from Mukim Pekan Tutong and Team Al-Wafa from Mukim Telisai.
Meanwhile, the female category saw Team Khairul Husna from Mukim Pekan Tutong taking first place, followed by Team Az Zahrah from Mukim Telisai, Team Ahlam Najha from Mukim Keriam, and Team Nidaa Ut Taqwaa from Mukim Ukong.
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