Bandar seri begawan: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang DiPertuan of Brunei Darussalam, participated in the Kesyukuran Ceremony, Mass Fardu Maghrib and Sunat Hajat Prayers, and the Reading of Doa Kesyukuran as part of his 79th birthday celebrations. The event took place at Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah in Kiarong on the late afternoon of July 14th.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the ceremony also saw the presence of His Majesty’s sons and brother: His Royal Highness Prince Haji AlMuhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah. His Majesty was welcomed by several dignitaries, including Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib Pengiran Anak Haji Idris bin Pengiran Maharaja Lela Pengiran Muda Abdul Kahar, Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara, and various ministers and officials.
The Mass Fardu Maghrib Prayer was led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar, who also conducted the Sunat Hajat prayer and doa kesyukuran. These prayers were performed to seek blessings for His Majesty’s long life.
The celebrations will continue with the traditional Grand Royal Birthday Parade scheduled for July 15th, 2025, followed by the Audience and Investiture Ceremony.