By H Mega
Beribi - A Khatam al-Quran ceremony was held yesterday for students of Sekolah Ugama Beribi and Sekolah Ugama Pg Pekerma Setia Diraja Sahibul Bandar in Kg Mata-Mata.
The event was held at Sekolah Ugama Beribi.
A total of 35 Primary 4 and 5 students took part in the event after successfully completing the reading of 30 Juz from the Quran.
Present as the guest of honour was Ustazah Mariam bte Daud, Head of Professional Section, Islamic Studies Department at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
The event began with the recital of surah al-fatihah led by the chief guest and followed by the reading of Quran verses by the students.
Students then performed a dikir marhaban while the sprinkling of 'bunga rampai' was performed by the invited guests comprising headmasters, teachers, as well as parents.
A doa selamat was later read to bless the event. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin