TUTONG, Brunei: The Maulud Nabi for 1426 Hijrah to observe birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) was celebrated countrywide in all four districts namely Belait, Brunei and Muara, Temburong, and Tutong.

A celebration to mark the occasion was held at the Mahad Islam Brunei in Tutong town. The event was organized by the Women Council of the Tutong District.

The function began at 8am as male members of families led the Maulud procession which started at the Muda Hashim Primary School's field.

The guest of honor at the function was Pengiran Datin Paduka Hjh Mariam binti Pengiran Matarsad, wife of the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Communications.

The ceremony began with a recital of the Al-Quran by Dyg Norezah Binti Hj Md Deli, which was followed by a welcoming speech from Ustazah Hjh Omi Klsum Binti Hj Mohd Noor, the chairperson of the organizing committee.

Several activities were held at the celebration including a tausyeh by the adult women's religious class of the Penanjong Garrison; a rawi presented by religious teachers of the Tutong District and a nasyid performed by Sufri Bolkiah Secondary School students.

The celebration concluded with the presentation of certificates to heads of delegations and presentation of souvenir to the guest of honor and a doa.