Brunei Darussalam celebrates Hari Raya Aidilfitri with the takbir resounding from all mosques, suraus and religious halls throughout the country, praising the greatness of Allah the Almighty. The celebration began with the Sunat Aidilfitri prayer. 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 this morning joined His Majesty's subjects and other residents in performing the Sunat Aidilfitri prayer at Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah in Kampong Kiarong.  

Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Othman, the Minister of Religious Affairs, as the Chairman of Major Islamic events executive committee; Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti; and Dato Paduka Awang Haji Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd Daud, the Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs.

Also in attendance were His Majesty's sons; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Abdul 'Azim; and His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik. The Sunat Aidilfitri prayer was led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar.

Meanwhile khutbah was read by the State Mufti among other things reminded Muslims to always recite zikir and remember Allah the Almighty. Yang Berhormat said thinking of Allah is the key to deliverance or safety and the most important zikir is reading Al-Quran and prayers. On solat or prayers, the State Mufti highlighted that when people go visiting from morning until evening, there is a possibility of missing or neglecting solat. Yang Berhormat added it is good if people also visit the mosques during their trips and perform prayers. If this happened Brunei Darussalam would be most fortunate that it has people who never forget Allah the Almighty, even as they enjoyed themselves celebrating Hari Raya.

Meanwhile in the second sermon, the State Mufti explained that the prayers not only provide safety shields or forts for those who perform them, but can also brighten one's face or appearance. He added that a renowned cleric by the name of Hasan Al-Basri who lived around 1300 years ago possessed a glowing face because he used to wake up in the middle of the night to perform the Tahajud prayer. He was then blessed by Allah the Almighty with a good looking glowing face.  The glow comes from performing prayers and ablutions. The State Mufti added the Malaikat or Angels pray to Allah to pardon those who are always in a state of ablution.Before leaving Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, His Majesty and other members of the Royal Family received junjung ziarah from the congregants.

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