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Congratulatory Message on occasion of Appointment as the New Prime Minister of the People's Republic of BangladeshHis 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 has consented to send a congratulatory message to His Excellency Tarique Rahman on the occasion of his appointment as the new Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
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Brunei Darussalam will begin Fasting on Thursday, 19th of February 2026By consent 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, it is hereby announced that Brunei Darussalam will begin fasting on Thursday, 19th of February 2026. The announcement of the sighting of the New Moon of Ramadhan was broadcast through Radio and Television channels nationwide.
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Sighting of New Moon of Ramadhan 1447HThe delegations tasked with the sighting of the new moon of Ramadhan 1447 Hijrah comprising Awang Haji Shaharuddin Khairul bin Haji Anuar, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Infrastructure, Housing and Professional at the Ministry of Development, Syar'ie Judges and officers of Shari'ah Courts, State Judicial Department, the Prime Minister's Office as well as officers of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Survey Department and State Mufti Department.
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Religious Ceremony Awaiting the Results of the Sighting of the New Moon of Ramadhan 1447 HijrahA Religious Ceremony Awaiting the Results of the Sighting of the New Moon of Ramadhan 1447 Hijrah was held on 17th February late afternoon. The Islamic Religious Council of Brunei Darussalam, MUIB, convened after the sighting of the new moon of Ramadhan. Present were Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs as Yang Di-Pertua of MUIB; Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Defence, and Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid, Minister of Development.
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High Tea ReceptionHis Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab. Rahaman, attended a High Tea Reception held in conjunction with His Royal Highness' 52nd Birthday Celebration. Organised by the Ministry of Defence, it was held at the Officers' Mess, Bolkiah Garrison, 17th February afternoon. In attendance were His Royal Highness' brothers, His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik, and His Royal Highness 920 Lieutenant Colonel Udara Prince 'Abdul Mateen.
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Doa Kesyukuran, Masjid UniversitiIn conjunction with the 52nd Birthday celebration of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Universiti Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, and Universiti Teknologi Brunei organised the Reading of Surah Yasin and Doa Kesyukuran ceremony. It took place at Masjid Universiti, UBD, 16th February night.
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Doa Kesyukuran, Ministry of DefenceThe Ministry of Defence also organised the Doa Kesyukuran in conjunction with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's Birthday Celebration. The ceremony was held simultaneously at all suraus of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Camps, with the focal point at Surau Al-Fa'izun, Berakas Garrison.
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Doa Kesyukuran, Maktab Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee BillahA similar ceremony was also organised by Maktab Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah. It was held at the college.
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Doa Kesyukuran, Brunei Darussalam Scouts AssociationThe Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association also held a Doa Kesyukuran Ceremony in conjunction with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's birthday.
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Certificate Presentation, Ministry of Primary Resources and TourismThe Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism through the Tourism Development Department, held a Certificate Presentation Ceremony for participants of the Tourism Service Providers Product Enhancement Programme 2025. It took place at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism.
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