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His Majesty arrives at the Federal Republic of GermanyHis 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, arrived in Berlin for an Official Visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. Accompanying His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen. Upon arrival at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, His Majesty was greeted by Mr. Volker Timmermann, Acting Chief of Protocol, Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany. Also present were Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd. Yusof, Second Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Her Excellency Pengiran Hajah Krtini binti Pengiran Haji Mohd. Tahir, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to the Federal Republic of Germany; officers and personnel of the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Berlin; citizens, residents and students of Brunei Darussalam who are in the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Brunei Darussalam will celebrate Hari Raya Aidil Adha on Thursday, the 28th of May 2026By the 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, Brunei Darussalam will celebrate Hari Raya Aidil Adha on Thursday, the 28th of May 2026.
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The New Moon of Zulhijjah Not SightedThe delegation assigned to sight the new moon of Zulhijjah 1447 Hijrah comprised of Syarie judges and officers from the Syariah Courts, State Judiciary Department, Prime Minister's Office as well as officers from the Survey Department and the State Mufti Department.
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Religious Ceremony while Waiting For the Result of the Moon Sighting for Zulhijjah 1447 HijrahThe Religious Ceremony While Waiting For the Result of the Moon Sighting for Zulhijjah 1447 Hijrah was held on 17th May late afternoon. The Brunei Islamic Religious Council, MUIB, convened after the sighting of the new moon of Zulhijjah.
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3rd 'Glam Kampung Galore'The uniqueness of the culture and the spirit of unity of the multi-ethnic community continue to be highlighted through the 3rd “Glam Kampung Galore" event. The event in conjunction with the Adau Gayoh Sang Jati Dusun Celebration is celebrated every May and took place at the Eco Ponies Park, Kampung Bang Nukat, Lamunin, Tutong District.
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Ensuring every Citizen possesses Homes that are Comfortable, Safe and of Reasonably High QualityThe rate of home ownership in Brunei Darussalam today is at about 68.1 percent, with an estimated annual increase of about 0.5 percent. This trend shows consistent progress, but at the same time, underscores the need to expedite efforts in a more integrated manner in order to achieve the target of 85 percent by 2025.
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Voting and Selection Ceremony for the Head of Kampung Rimba Kawasan Dua, Mukim Gadong 'A'The Voting and Selection Ceremony for the Head of Kampung Rimba Kawasan Dua, Mukim Gadong 'A' was held on 17th May morning. The ceremony took place at Alif Primary School, Rimba.
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Movement of Tasks and Activities ReviewedWork movements and activities of the Haj Affairs Office for Administration and Medical were reviewed in a Meeting.
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Visit by Haj Pilgrims Affairs Office to HotelsTwo hotels that accommodate the country's intending haj pilgrims were the focus of a visit by the Haj Pilgrims Affairs Office for Administration and Medical in Makkah Al-Mukarramah. The hotels visited were the Anwar Al Deafah Hotel and the Sawaed Al Khair Hotel.
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Internalisation of Propagation JourneyThe Holy City of Makkah is not only the main destination for performing the Haj and Umrah, but also offers opportunities for intending haj pilgrims to increase their historical knowledge and internalise the journey of Islamic propagation through visits to several important locations around it. Recently, the country's intending haj pilgrims under the Strait Central Agency Company visited several places around the City of Makkah Al-Mukarrahmah.
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