A total of 61,888 people visited Istana Nurul Iman over two days for the Junjung Ziarah ceremony as part of Hari Raya celebrations.
The festive event provided an opportunity for the public to meet and greet His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha as well as members of the Royal Family.
For the first time since 2019, the palace hosted public celebrations on the second and third days of Hari Raya, welcoming thousands of local and international guests in a joyful atmosphere.
The first day of the Junjung Ziarah recorded 36,167 visitors, with 21,106 in the morning session and 15,061 in the afternoon session.
Meanwhile, the second day welcomed 25,721 guests, comprising 17,266 in the morning and 8,455 in the afternoon.
On the first day, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam also received in audience the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Education and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore His Excellency Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman; and Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Transport His Excellency Murali Pillai as well as delegation from the republic.
Held at Baitur Rahmah, Their Majesties welcomed male and female well-wishers in a separate session, including government and private sector employees, uniformed personnel, citizens and residents of Brunei, expatriates and tourists.
His Majesty the Sultan was accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah.
Also present were Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib Pengiran Anak Haji Idris; Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim; Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Muda Bahar; Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Haji Muhammad Ruzaini; and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Suami Abdullah Nabil Mahmoud Al-Hashimi.
Meanwhile, Her Majesty the Duli Raja Isteri was accompanied by Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess ‘Azemah Ni’matul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah; and Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah.
Also present were Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Bini Hajah Faizah and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam, along with Their Majesties’ grandchildren.
Prior to the meet and greet, guests had the opportunity to enjoy a scrumptious buffet spread at the banquet hall and brought home the iconic yellow container as a Hari Raya gift.
THE BRUNEIAN | BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
