The event was started with the recitation of Sayyidul Istighfar and Surah Al-Fatihah led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Mejar Jeneral (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi. This was followed with the mass recitation of Surah Ad-Dhuha until Surah An-Nas.
Doa khatam was read by Awang Haji Tohara bin Haji Ongsang, Imam Tingat III at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Awang Haji Tohara also lead the recitation of Selawat Tafrijiyyah and Doa Allah Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam was read before closing of ceremony.
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II, also consented to present donation to three BKISHHB workforce during the event.
The ceremony was followed by breaking of fast and Mass Maghrib prayer and Sunat Ba’diah prayer. This was lead by Awang Saufi bin Haji Suhaini, the Mosque Affair Officer.
This year, mark the first time the Khatam al-Quran and Iftar ceremony which were held by BKISHHB in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan to seek blessing and forgiveness from Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala.