Mass gathering, processions for Maulidur Rasul

Brunei Darussalam will observe Maulidur Rasul, the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad the Last Messenger, on Wednesday. The celebration will be held simultaneously in the four districts with mass gatherings and processions, RTB reported. The focal point of the national Maulidur Rasul celebration is the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddin in the capital.

The gathering and the procession involves ministries, government departments, uniformed and youth associations, institutions from the private sector, schools and the mukim and kampung consultation councils.

The final rehearsal was held yesterday morning, which included the Dikir Marhaban by representatives from the Prime Minister's Office.

It was conducted in the presence of the Minister of Religious Affairs, Pehin Jawatan Luar Pekerma Raja Dato Seri Utama Dr Ustaz Hj Awang Mohd Zain, the executive chairman of the organising committee.

If it rains heavily on the actual day for two-hours, the committee said the programme would then have to be changed. The procession in Bandar Seri Begawan would be cancelled but other pre-arranged programmes would be carried out as scheduled.

Meanwhile, a gathering of the Women Council marking Maulidur Rasul is to be held on May 22, at the International Convention Centre in Berakas. Similarly, the gathering will take place at the Municipal Hall in Kuala Belait, the Civic Centre in Tutong and the Civic Centre in Pekan Bangar, Temburong.

RTN will be broadcasting the national celebration in the capital live.

The theme for this year's celebration is "Negara Maju, Bangsa Berilmu Berteraskan Wahyu".

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin