More Open Houses Before Classes Resume
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - On the fifth day of Hari Raya Aifil Fitri, many Muslims hosted joyful open houses for their relatives and friends before classes reopen tomorrow.

Visitors of all races came at a specified time and stayed until the open house hours ended for the day. From the outside the gates of the houses, guests were met by the smell of cooking emanating from the open windows of the kitchen.

Open house aimed at strengthening ties among families and within the Muslim community and reinforces solidarity with non-Muslim friends in this multi-racial society.

Visitors were treated to a multi-variety of food including rice, curry, satay, ketupat and vegetables.

The high number of open-house events being hosted this Hari Raya demonstrates the economic well-being of the people. Hari Raya enabled Bruneians to show the world the close inter-racial relations in this peaceful and harmonious country.

"The success achieved by the country so far is due to the unity and sense of belonging among all races, which have been practised from generation to generation as part of the Bruneian culture and custom," observers said.

These aspects have given stability and peace to the country, enabling it to focus on the people's socio-economic development, they said.

"Hence, Bruneians should strive to improve their relations regardless of their ethnic origin or religion." "They should also work hard to bridge the economic divide amongst themselves," they said. "People should also be thankful for being able to celebrate Hari Raya in peace and harmony." -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

Click Here To Have Your Say On This Story

Brudirect.com News

Brunei's Fastest Growing Website with