Bandar Seri Begawan: The launch of the 79 times Khatam Al-Qur'an for members of the Mukim and Kampung Consultative Councils, as well as school and higher education institution students throughout Brunei, was held simultaneously in the four districts. This event was in conjunction with the celebration of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 79th birthday for 2025. The ceremony in the Brunei Muara District took place at Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, Kampung Kiarong, on the afternoon of March 13.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the event saw the presence of several esteemed guests. In the Brunei Muara District, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Minister of Home Affairs, and Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Md Salleh, Minister of Education, graced the occasion.
In the Tutong District, the ceremony was held at the Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque, Tutong Town. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, was in attendance.
In the Belait District, the event took place at the Muhammad Jamalul Alam Mosque, Kuala Belait, with the presence of Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications.
The Temburong District saw the ceremony at the Utama Mohammad Salleh Mosque in Bangar Town, attended by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Nazmi bin Haji Awang Mohamad, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.