Indonesian Embassy to hold Aidil Adha mass prayer
By CT Hj Mahmod

The Republic of Indonesia Embassy is inviting Indonesian community members residing in Brunei Darussalam to attend the annual mass prayer to mark Hari Raya Aidil Adha on February 2, 2004.

According to a statement issued yesterday by the embassy, this will take place at 7 am in its vicinity at Simpang 528, Kg Sungai Hancing Baru, Jalan Muara.

Leading will be a renowned Qari from Indonesia as well as an advisor to Brunei's Ministry of Religious Affairs, Ustadz Dr Hj Mirwan Batubara.

There will also be a religious talk delivered by Ustadz Hj Abd, Qadir Umar Al-Hamidy, MA, who is a renowned lecturer at UBD and Sultan Hj Omar Ali Syaifuddien Islamic Studies Institute.

Following the event will be the distribution of sacrificial meat to eligible recipients.

It would also be an opportunity for a gathering to strengthen relationships between the embassy's staff and those residing in Brunei.

Meanwhile on January 31 at 8pm, a Takbir will also be organised at the same venue.

For more information, please call the Republic of Indonesia Embassy at 2330180.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin