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Mosque delegation strengthens Islamic ties in Bintulu

A 67-member delegation comprising members of the Mosque Takmir Committee and congregants of Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque, Kampong Sungai Akar, as well as congregants from several other mosques, made a goodwill visit to Bintulu, Sarawak, from August 6 to 8, 2026.

The delegation was jointly led by the mosque’s joint patrons, Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong and Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin.

The main programme took place at Masjid At-Taqwa RPR Sibiew, where the delegation attended a briefing, held discussions and visited Madrasah At-Taqwa.

During the visit, the group also participated in a Haflah Al-Quran performance, presented Brunei dikir, enjoyed a qasidah performance and shared a communal meal.

As part of the visit’s charitable activities, the delegation presented waqaf contributions and several baskets of sembako, containing essential food items, to more than 55 underprivileged families.

During their stay in Bintulu, the delegation also visited and interacted with members of the Takmir Committees and congregants of Bintulu District Mosque and Surau Darussyakirin, visited the Bintulu Development Authority and attended a dinner hosted by the authority.

Themed ‘Satu Perjalanan, Seribu Kenangan Ukhuwah’ (One Journey, A Thousand Memories of Brotherhood), the visit aimed to strengthen ties and Islamic brotherhood while providing opportunities for the participants to exchange knowledge and experiences on mosque management and activities.

The visit formed part of Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque’s efforts to promote recreation, strengthen ties and broaden participants’ exposure to experiences and knowledge related to mosque activities. – Lyna Mohamad

The delegation in a group photo. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTOR

 

SOURCE/AUTHOR : BORNEO BULLETIN/LYNA MOHAMAD

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