Sultan Attends Mass Prayer For National Day
By Hj Mohd Said Arshad

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei last night joined Muslim worshippers in performing mass Maghrib and Isyak prayers, thanksgiving prayers and the recitation of Surah Yassin in conjunction with the country's 21st National Day celebration.

The mass prayers were held at the Sultan Omar All Saifuddien mosque in the capital. Also present were His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Pg Muda Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah, HIM Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, HRH Prince Abdul Malik and HRH Prince Abdul Mateen.

Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by Pehin Dato Seri Utama Dr Ustaz Hj Awg Mohd Zain, the Minister of Religious Affairs, and other executive members.

The ceremony began with the mass Maghrib prayer led by Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Hi Awg Yahya.

The recitation of SurahYassin was led by Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Awg Badaruddin.

The thanksgiving prayer was read by Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj AwgAbdul Aziz, the State Mufti.

The-Isyak prayer was led by Pehin Datu Imam Dato Paduka Seri Setia UstazAwg Hj Abdul Hamid bin Bakal.

Before leaving, His Majesty consented to receive greetings from worshippers.

The 21st National Day celebrations will be held today at the Taman Hj Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien with the theme "Together in Strengthening National Self Reliance". -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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