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​His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, went to the Az-Zakireen Meragang Mosque in Kampung Meragang National Housing Scheme to perform the first Friday prayer at the new house of worship, 1st March afternoon.

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, Minister of Religious Affairs.

After the welcoming ceremony, His Majesty was graciously invited to sign a plaque, as the call of Takbir echoed 3 times, led by the Minister of Religious Affairs.

Also in attendance were His Majesty's sons, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik.

The first Azan or prayer call for Friday prayer at the mosque was performed by Awang Muhammad Ali Ilham bin Haji Sujono, Mosque Affairs Officer.

Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohammad Tashim bin Pengiran  Haji Hassan, Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs delivered the Khutbah or sermon on 'MALU: PERHIASAN MUKMIN SEJATI' or Modesty: An ornament of the true believer. The sermon among others highlighted that modesty teach individual to always adorn oneself with praiseworthy qualities.

The Friday Prayer was led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar.

The foundation pillar of the mosque was erected on the 30th March 2022. Built on an 8.159 acres site at the cost of 4.3 million dollars under the National Development Plan, the mosque can accommodate up to 2,200 congregants.

Source:
RTB NEWS

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