HM begins Brunei's Korban distribution
Following suite: Temburong District Officer, Hj Mohd Abdoh DSS Hj Abd Salam (R), distributing the Korban meat to a recipient at Belalong Hall.
Friday, December 21, 2007
AFTER completing the mass Aidil Adha prayers, at the Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, then proceeded to the Korban ceremony, held at a special dais in the mosque's parking compound.
Joining His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik as well as other members of the royal family.
Every year, the monarch and the royal family, contribute livestock for the Korban ceremony. This year it amounted to 14 goats and 42 cattle. Only seven goats were slaughtered at the occasion yesterday, with the remaining slaughtered at Mulaut abattoir.
The ceremony began with the recital of Surah Al-Fatihah by Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Abdul Aziz Juned, the State Mufti. There was also a tausyeh presentation performed by 20 students from the Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, who had rehearsed for a week.
Seven butchers were appointed to slaughter the Korban livestock, 12 to remove the skins and 30 female staff members cut, weighed and packed the meat into special containers for distribution.
According to statistics from the Islamic Religious Council, the meat will be distributed among 3,834 fakir miskin or less fortunate, nationwide.
His Majesty presented the Korban meat to 20 pre-selected recipients from the Brunei-Muara District.
They came from Kampong Madang and Kampong Manggis Satu.
One of the recipients, Norliah Uda, said that this was her first time receiving the Korban meat from His Majesty himself, ever since she had been granted with the assistance.
"For me, it is much more meaningful because His Majesty presented it directly to me and I am very honoured for being selected to be here," said the 42-year-old single mother.
Roslin Abdullah also conveyed her gratitude to the monarch for his care and welfare of the people, and wished him longevity and prosperity.
Suhaili Hj Idris, who was another recipient, expressed his gratitude to have finally met and personally thank His Majesty.
MEANWHILE, more than 300kg of meat was distributed to residents of the five mukims in Temburong district yesterday under the distribution of Korban meat from the monarch and the royal family.
The distribution, which started at 1pm yesterday at the Belalong Hall, was presented by the Temburong District Officer, Haji Mohd Abdoh Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Salam.
Each recipient, together with 100 committee members, received one kilogram of meat which was sent in from the capital earlier in the day.
In Mukim Amo, 54 residents received the Korban meat, 26 from Mukim Batu Apoi, 98 from Mukim Bokok, 45 from Mukim Bangar and 25 from Mukim Labu; all amounting to 248 residents.
The event began with a reading of the Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat by Haji Adam Haji Tengah, a mosque affairs officer.
Also present were officers and staff of the district office and religious affairs office as well as heads of mukims and villages in the district.
IN TUTONG, 577 underprivileged people from the eight mukims of the district received their Korban meat from the royal family at the Community Hall Complex yesterday.
Tutong District Officer, Haji Jamain Momin presented the Korban meat to 32 village heads, eight district penghulus and 12 less fortunate residents from Mukim Ukong.
Meanwhile, at Kampong Panchor Mosque, Korban meat was distributed to the villagers of the kampong. Abang Haji Kifli Abang Sapawi, village head of Kg Panchor, said that six bulls were donated by 42 families from the village for the occasion. Everyone who came, regardless of race and religion received one kilogram of Korban meat whilst children received half a kilogram each.
THE Brunei-Muara district also held its ceremony at the district office yesterday.
A total of 2,157 residents in the district accounted for the donation of the Korban meat from all 18 mukims in the district. The Korban meat was given to the respective penghulus and village heads of those less-fortunate recipients.
The ceremony began with a recital of Surah Al-Fatihah, a Doa Selamat and a mass takbir led by the Brunei-Muara District Officer, Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yussop Bakar.
Hj Kamis Hj Metassan, Village Head of Kampong Setia 'B' commented on the opportunity for all Muslims to realise the importance of helping those in need and to continuously assist them despite race or religion.
The Brunei Times
Joining His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik as well as other members of the royal family.
Every year, the monarch and the royal family, contribute livestock for the Korban ceremony. This year it amounted to 14 goats and 42 cattle. Only seven goats were slaughtered at the occasion yesterday, with the remaining slaughtered at Mulaut abattoir.
The ceremony began with the recital of Surah Al-Fatihah by Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Abdul Aziz Juned, the State Mufti. There was also a tausyeh presentation performed by 20 students from the Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, who had rehearsed for a week.
Seven butchers were appointed to slaughter the Korban livestock, 12 to remove the skins and 30 female staff members cut, weighed and packed the meat into special containers for distribution.
According to statistics from the Islamic Religious Council, the meat will be distributed among 3,834 fakir miskin or less fortunate, nationwide.
His Majesty presented the Korban meat to 20 pre-selected recipients from the Brunei-Muara District.
They came from Kampong Madang and Kampong Manggis Satu.
One of the recipients, Norliah Uda, said that this was her first time receiving the Korban meat from His Majesty himself, ever since she had been granted with the assistance.
"For me, it is much more meaningful because His Majesty presented it directly to me and I am very honoured for being selected to be here," said the 42-year-old single mother.
Roslin Abdullah also conveyed her gratitude to the monarch for his care and welfare of the people, and wished him longevity and prosperity.
Suhaili Hj Idris, who was another recipient, expressed his gratitude to have finally met and personally thank His Majesty.
MEANWHILE, more than 300kg of meat was distributed to residents of the five mukims in Temburong district yesterday under the distribution of Korban meat from the monarch and the royal family.
The distribution, which started at 1pm yesterday at the Belalong Hall, was presented by the Temburong District Officer, Haji Mohd Abdoh Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Salam.
Each recipient, together with 100 committee members, received one kilogram of meat which was sent in from the capital earlier in the day.
In Mukim Amo, 54 residents received the Korban meat, 26 from Mukim Batu Apoi, 98 from Mukim Bokok, 45 from Mukim Bangar and 25 from Mukim Labu; all amounting to 248 residents.
The event began with a reading of the Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat by Haji Adam Haji Tengah, a mosque affairs officer.
Also present were officers and staff of the district office and religious affairs office as well as heads of mukims and villages in the district.
IN TUTONG, 577 underprivileged people from the eight mukims of the district received their Korban meat from the royal family at the Community Hall Complex yesterday.
Tutong District Officer, Haji Jamain Momin presented the Korban meat to 32 village heads, eight district penghulus and 12 less fortunate residents from Mukim Ukong.
Meanwhile, at Kampong Panchor Mosque, Korban meat was distributed to the villagers of the kampong. Abang Haji Kifli Abang Sapawi, village head of Kg Panchor, said that six bulls were donated by 42 families from the village for the occasion. Everyone who came, regardless of race and religion received one kilogram of Korban meat whilst children received half a kilogram each.
THE Brunei-Muara district also held its ceremony at the district office yesterday.
A total of 2,157 residents in the district accounted for the donation of the Korban meat from all 18 mukims in the district. The Korban meat was given to the respective penghulus and village heads of those less-fortunate recipients.
The ceremony began with a recital of Surah Al-Fatihah, a Doa Selamat and a mass takbir led by the Brunei-Muara District Officer, Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yussop Bakar.
Hj Kamis Hj Metassan, Village Head of Kampong Setia 'B' commented on the opportunity for all Muslims to realise the importance of helping those in need and to continuously assist them despite race or religion.
The Brunei Times
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