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Monday, 23rd October 2006

Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Falls On Tuesday


Surveyor General Haji Mohd Jamil sighting the moon
 through the telescope at Bukit Shahbandar yesterday


Bandar Seri Begawan -
Brunei will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Tuesday (tomorrow) after a month-long of fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan, with the announcement made by High Court Syariah Judge Pehin Dato Hj Awg Salim over RTB news and radio yesterday.   
...FULL STORY

Brunei Times Version: No Sight Of Syawal Moon, Hari Raya Set For Tomorrow

Big Rush Is On


Last-minute Raya shoppers staying up late to
buy their festivity needs Saturday night.


Bandar Seri Begawan -
Supermarkets, shopping complexes and retail outlets in Brunei Darussalam recorded booming business in the past few days as cash-loaded shoppers rushed for last-minute Hari Raya shopping.  
                                                                        
...FULL STORY

Brunei Times Version: Raya Shoppers Hit Their Stride


Istana Nurul Iman
 

Istana Nurul Iman Open For Three Days
Bandar Seri Begawan - By consent of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, YAM Pg Penggawa Laila Bentera Istiadat Diraja Dalam Istana, Grand Chamberlain, announced Thursday that in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri 1427 Hijriah, Istana Nurul Iman will be opened for three days, starting from the second day (Wednesday) of Hari Raya.       ...FULL STORY
Increase In Number Of Tithe Recipients
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei saw a sudden increase in the number of tithe collection recipients in the poor and needy for the festive Hari Raya compared to the normal months.     ...FULL STORY


Brunei Capital
 

 
WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Diplomat: U.S. arrogant, stupid in Iraq
Washington -
A senior U.S. State Department diplomat has told Arab satellite network Al Jazeera that there is a strong possibility history will show the United States displayed "arrogance" and "stupidity" in its handling of the Iraq war.

SPORTS

Project To Go For Gold
Bandar Seri Begawan -
It's not mission impossible but yet Brunei Darussalam's athletes still find it difficult to obtain more gold medals in the many sporting international competitions for the past years.
YOUR HEALTH

Walking, hiking trails may encourage exercise
New York -
Making regular use of neighborhood trails designed for walking, hiking, or biking may help in meeting recommended physical activity levels, new study findings suggest.
OTHER REPORTS

5.47-carat canary diamond found in park
Arkansas -
A Wisconsin man visiting a state park took home the ultimate souvenir: a 5.47-carat canary diamond.

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