Berakas: The Final of the National Level Musabaqah Al-Qur'an Reading 1447 Hijrah/2026 continued with six participants showcasing their Qur'anic recitations on the second night, 28th April 2026. The prestigious event was graced by His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah and took place at the Plenary Hall, International Convention Centre in Berakas.
According to Radio Television Brunei, upon arrival, His Royal Highness was warmly received by a distinguished assembly of officials. Among them were Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Awang Haji Othman, the Minister of Religious Affairs and Chairman of the Musabaqah Executive Committee; Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd. Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy; Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh, Minister of Education; and Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications, along with other committee members.
The ceremony commenced with the recital of Surah Al-Fatihah, led by Yang Dimuliakan Begawan Pehin Khatib Dato Paduka Awang Haji Emran bin Haji Kunchang. Following this, the participants took turns to mesmerize the audience with their recitations. The lineup included Awang Ahmad Zulwaqar bin Haji Suhaili, Dayangku Siti Ummi Syazana binti Pengiran Haji Marjuki, and Awang Haji Hazwan bin Haji Salim. A memorable performance by Zainul Qur'an added to the evening's spiritual ambiance.
The final set of recitations featured Dayang Nurhaneyah binti Nordin, Awangku Adi Nazri bin Pengiran Haji Jofri, and concluded with Dayang Nureen binti Mohd Salleh, marking an inspiring end to the second night of the musabaqah.