Forum Highlights Fasting and Mental Health at Islamic Da’wah Centre

Bandar Seri Begawan: A Special Forum, themed ‘Fasting and Mental Health’ or ‘Puasa dan Kesihatan Mental’, was held at the Islamic Da’wah Centre in Kampung Pulaie. The event aimed to highlight the relationship between fasting during the month of Ramadhan and its effects on physical and mental well-being.

According to Radio Television Brunei, the forum was attended by Awang Haji Abd Rajid bin Haji Mohd Salleh, the Director of the Islamic Da’wah Centre. The primary objective of the forum was to create awareness about how fasting can impact mental health, aiding in stress reduction while promoting mental and emotional peace.

The event saw participation from officers and staff of the Islamic Da’wah Centre, the Districts Da’wah Unit, and associations of new converts. It also included members of the Muslimah and youth mosque groups under the Secretariat of the Youth Religious Programme, Ministry of Religious Affairs.