| Ishan Ibrahim |
A KHATAM Al-Quran and donation ceremony held yesterday empha-sised the importance of the holy month of Ramadhan as it is essentially a time for caring and giving.
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong was among those present at the event held at the Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque in Kampong Sungai Akar.
The event began with the recitation of Al-Quran verses led by instructor of the mosque’s Muslimah group Ustazah Dayangku Rosmawati binti Pengiran Osman.
The Takhtim was led by Head of the mosque’s Muslimah group Hajah Rokiah binti Haji Ismail, followed by the Doa Khatam and the mass recitation of Dikir Marhaban.
The recitation of Doa Selamat was led by Ustaz Firdaus.
A mass recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah by the Khatam Al-Quran participants and attendees was conducted, followed by the welcoming address by Hajah Rokiah.
A Tahlil ceremony and recitation of Doa Arwah were led by the mosque’s Imam Haji Syamsul Nizam bin Haji Badar.
The event concluded with the presentation of donations to orphans and the less fortunate by the Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism.