The final of the National Al-Quran Reading Competition for Adults for 1445 Hijrah/2024, which saw 12 participants – six males and six females – commenced yesterday at the Plenary Hall of the International Convention Centre, Berakas.
Present at the event were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik.
The ceremony commenced with Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar leading the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, followed with welcoming remarks from Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, as the chairman of the competition.
-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin