TO COMMEMORATE Prophet Muhammad’s (Peace be upon him) birthday, a closing dzikir ceremony was held at Istana Nurul Iman last night, ending the chanting praises for the Prophet which was conducted consecutively for almost a fortnight by mosques and suraus nationwide.
The reading of Surah Al-Fatihah led by Pehin Khatib Hj Mustafa Hj Murat marked the start of last night’s ceremony.
A doa selamat was also recited following the ceremony, read by the State Mufti, Pehin Dato Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Abdul Aziz Juned.
Present at the ceremony was Yang Amat Mulia Pg Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pg Anak Hj Abd Aziz. Also present were Pengiran Cheterias, Cabinet Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Pengiran-Pengiran Peranakan, Permanent Secretaries and other senior officials.
More than 18,000 participated in the Maulidur Rasul procession at the Taman Hj Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien yesterday morning, which was led by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.
The theme for this year’s Maulidur Rasul is “Illahi Selamatkan Brunei Darussalam”, chosen in line with the theme of this year’s National Day, which is “Negaraku Brunei Darussalam”.
Maulud, or Maulidur Rasul, is a term used to refer to the observance of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
Born on 12 Rabiulawal in the year 571 in Mekah, the Prophet, who was a messenger of Islamic teachings, was known as a leader who was caring, gentle and loving, not only to his followers and companions, but also to followers of other religions.
The Prophet’s birthday is celebrated by Muslims all around the world.
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