Bandar seri begawan: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, attended a Tahlil ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum. The ceremony, held on the afternoon of March 26, was conducted in memory of His Majesty’s late parents and son, Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien; Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit; and Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the ceremony was graced by the presence of His Majesty’s sons and brothers, including 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 ‘Abdul Mateen; and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah. The event commenced with the arrival of His Majesty, who was greeted by Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Awang Haji Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs.
The ceremony began with the reading of Surah Al-Fatihah, led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Awang Haji Salim bin Haji Besar. This was followed by the reading of Tahlil and Doa Tahlil. As part of the ritual, His Majesty poured Ayer Asah-Asahan, or scented water, on the tombs of his late parents and son. The ritual was also observed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, followed by His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah.