Raya time for Brunei students in Cairo

The celebration began with a 'Takbir Raya', which was recited by Md Asbilee bin Hj Md Ali, a Bruneian student studying at the University of Al-Azhar in Cairo. This was followed by 'Sunat Aidilfitri' prayers.

There was also a sermon by the embassy's secretary, Tuan Pg Salimin bin Pg Daud. Among those who were present were the embassy's third secretary, Tuan Pg Kamaludin bin Pg Abd Wahab; the Education and Cultural Attaché, Tuan Abdullah bin Hj Mohammad; and their families.

Celebrating Raya overseas may not be the same as celebrating the joyous occasion with families and friends back home.

However, this does not stop Bruneian students from organising get-togethers and 'open houses' to mark the festive season.

There are currently 86 Bruneians studying in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Seventy-three of them are under a scholarship programme from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, one student is under a scholarship programme from the Ministry of Education and the others are private students. Most of them are taking up Arabic Language as their degree major.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin