Belait Picks To Religious Schools For Dikir Contest

Kuala Belait - The Belait District has selected two religious schools to represent the district to the semi final of the National Level Rawi and Dikir Syarafil Anam Competition.

The schools were selected after they won the Rawi and Dikir Syarafil Anam competition for the district level.

The Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah from Seria emerged as champion of the Dikir Syarafil Anam Competition after beating eight other schools while the Sungai Liang Religious School beat seven other schools to win the Rawi contest.

The competition was aimed at developing and promoting the talents of the pupils in Rawi and Dikir presentation.

It was also part of the efforts of the school co-curriculum to encourage the pupils to get involve in community activities.

The competition is the annual project of the Religious Schools Co-Curriculum Department.

The function took place at the Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Religious School in Seria yesterday.

Meanwhile, the Temburong District also held a Rawi competition to select representatives for the district.

Nine teams representing Religious schools and Arab preparatory school contested in the Temburong District level.

Ability in Rawi reading is most encouraged especially among young people as an effort to add more religious knowledge.

Older generation reads Rawi as part of their daily religious practices, and for young generation Rawi could help lessen unhealthy activities. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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