Brunei News Gazette

Day: June 16, 2024

Over 1.8 Million Pilgrims Gather at Mount Arafat for Hajj

MOUNT ARAFAT, SAUDI ARABIA — More than 1.8 million Muslim pilgrims from around the world commenced the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Saturday, converging on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia’s western region, as announced by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umra…

139th Munajat Night Focuses on Enhancing Religious Devotion

ARAFAT, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM – The Ministry of Religious Affairs hosted the 139th edition of the Munajat Night programme on the evening of June 15, 2024.

According to Radio Television Brunei, the programme included a tazkirah which highlighted the imp…

Hari Raya ‘Idil Adha Takbir Echoes Nationwide

Kampung Kiarong – The Hari Raya ‘Idil Adha takbir was heard in all mosques and suraus across the nation, with the main ceremony held at Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah on the evening of 16th June.

According to Radio Television Brunei, Yang Berhormat Pe…

Brunei Calls for End to Unilateral Warfare

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – During a recent national address, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam expressed the country’s position on current global conflicts, advocating for an immediate cessation of one-sided warfare.

Accordin…