Bandar seri begawan: Brunei Darussalam marked its 42nd National Day with a special ceremony that included the mass Fardhu Zohor Prayer, Reading of Surah Yaasin, and Doa Kesyukuran across the nation's mosques, suraus, and religious halls. According to Radio Television Brunei, this year's celebration, themed 'Bersatu Mencapai Cita Negara', was especially meaningful as it coincided with the month of Ramadhan Al-Mubarak. In recognition of the occasion, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah received messages of congratulations from numerous Foreign Heads of State and Government, as well as Foreign Dignitaries. The messages came from prominent global figures including His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim of Malaysia, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, and His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Other notable leaders who sent their congratulations were His Excellency Xi Jinping of China, His Excellency Vladimir Putin of Russia, and His Excellency Donald J. Trump of the United Stat es. The celebration, which highlighted themes of sacrifice, patience, and sincerity, underscored Brunei's commitment to unity and national aspirations. The messages from international leaders reflect the global respect and recognition Brunei has earned on the world stage.
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