Dikir Brunei Launched To Preserve Cultural Heritage

Tutong - The Mosque Affairs Department is conducting the Dikir Brunei at selected mosques in Brunei's four districts to encourage Muslims to practise and be well versed in the Dikir.

Dikir Brunei is a valuable cultural heritage of the Malays that should be preserved and be continuously practised especially among the young generations.

The activity coincides with the celebration marking the birthday of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.

A delegation from the Ministry of Religious Affairs led by Pehin Dato Dr Ustaz Awang Haji Mohd Zain on Tuesday night visited the Kampong Penanjung Mosque in the Tutong District.

The mosque officials presented a Dikir, which was assessed by the visiting delegation in terms of style, content and verses as well as other related matters pertaining to the presentation of a Dikir Brunei.

Currently, there are five categories of Dikir that are being practised by Bruneians. These are the Khairuman, Bishahrin, Tanaqal, Alham and Badat.   -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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