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Yayasan's Khatam Al-Qur'an CeremonyHis Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Chairman of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Board of Governors, graced the Khatam Al-Qur'an Ceremony in conjunction with Ramadhan, organised by Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. The ceremony took place at Dewan An-Naura, Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan, 3rd March afternoon.
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Handover of Tithe CollectionPerbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam Brunei (Perbadanan TAIB); and, Syarikat Al-Bukhari Sendirian Berhad handed over a Tithe Money collection at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, 3rd March afternoon. The Tithe Money was handed over to Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Awang Haji Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs as Chairman of the Islamic Religious Council of Brunei.
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World Hearing DayIn Brunei Darussalam, the number of children aged between zero and five years who have been identified as having hearing loss has increased significantly in the past five years. Based on data obtained from the Audiology Unit, the increase is one hundred and twenty-seven percent, from 88 children in 2019 to 200 children in 2024. In a message in conjunction with the World Hearing Day Celebration, the Minister of Health stated that although the number of children diagnosed with hearing loss is high, not all of them involve permanent hearing loss. There are some children who show hearing recovery over time, either naturally, through medical treatment or surgical intervention.
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Khatam Al-Qur'an Ceremony, Ministry of Finance and EconomyThe Ministry of Finance and Economy and the departments under it held a Khatam Al-Qur'an Ceremony for officers and staff in conjunction with Ramadhan. The event organised by the Treasury Department took place at Ash-Shaliheen Mosque, 3rd March afternoon.
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Tadarus Ceremony, Ministry of Primary Resources and TourismThe Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism and the departments under it held a Tadarus Opening Ceremony in conjunction with Ramadhan. Organised by the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries, it took place at Duli Raja Isteri Pg Anak Damit Mosque, Mukim Kilanas.
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The Ramadhan Nightly Tadarus Ceremony at Istana Nurul ImanThe Ramadhan Nightly Tadarus Ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman continued with the participation of the delegation from the Ministry of Education, 2nd March night. Among those participating were Doctor Haji Azman bin Ahmad, Permanent Secretary for Higher Education; Doctor Hazri bin Haji Kifle, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam; Dato Seri Setia Doctor Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal, Rector of Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, and Awang Aliuddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Core Education.
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Tadarus Ceremony, BRUDIFAAlso holding a similar event was the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia Friendship Association (BRUDIFA). It was held at the International Airport Surau, Berakas, 2nd March late afternoon.
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Handover of Dates Donation720 boxes of 'Khalash' dates donated by the Government of Saudi Arabia to the Ministry of Religious Affairs as an expression of care and attention for the well-being of Muslims in the country, especially the asnaf group. The Donation Presentation Ceremony was held at the Multipurpose Hall, Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, Kampung Kiarong, 3rd March morning.
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Travel Advise following situation in the Middle EastFollowing the unrest in the Middle East, Brunei Darussalam citizens are advised to avoid and temporarily postpone travel to the region until the situation returns to stability. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs outlined the matter in a statement.
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'Jalinan Kasih' ProjectThe 18th Jalinan Kasih Project continued with the Breaking of the Fast Ceremony with Orphans held at a restaurant in Kampung Mulaut. 31 orphans were feted at the ceremony.
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