Bandar Seri Begawan - To Accommodate the growing number of Muslim worshippers in Mukim Seria, a new mosque is being built on a three-acre site in the area of STKRJ Housing Lorong Tiga Selatan Seria.

Mukim Seria residents have voiced their concern about the inadequate space in Masjid Pekan Seria and the Surau at Lorong Tiga Selatan Seria to perform prayers, particularly the mass Friday and Hari Raya prayers.

Constructions of the new mosque, which will be able accommodate about 1,000 worshippers, began on July 7 and is expected to be completed on June 6, 2011. The cost of construction is estimated at $993,142 and the funds to build the mosque are from the Brunei Islamic Religious Council Zakat monies through the Asnaf Al-Gharimin and Wakaf from an individual.

Present to erect the main pillars and lead the concrete laying ceremony was the Secretary of the Brunei Islamic Religious Council Awang Mohd Aliyani bin Han Islmail, Mosque Affairs Officer. The chief guest was briefed on the design of the mosque by officers from the Building and Maintenance Section, Ministry of Religious Affairs and project committee members.

Tender to build the new mosque was awarded to. Nora Construction Sdn Bhd. Among the facilities which will be available at the mosque are separate male and female prayer halls, mosque officer's room, library, toilets and separate ablution areas for male and female worshippers as well as air-conditioners.

The ceremony took place at the rear compound of Lorong Tiga Selatan Seria Surau where the new mosque is being built. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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