Bandar Seri Begawan, Sunday, 30 July 2023 – Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (BKISHHB) received a visit from the Darussalam Motorcycle Association (PEMODA).
The visit was part of a development programme organised in conjunction with the 77th Birthday Celebration of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, in 2023.
The PEMODA delegation comprised 80 members and was led by its President, Pengiran Haji Redzuan bin Pengiran Haji Ahmad.
Upon arrival at BKISHHB, the delegation was welcomed by Exhibition Officer, Awang Haji Abdul Hazim bin Haji Saman.
The visit aimed to enhance the members’ knowledge of Islamic history, while providing them with insights into Islamic writings and the history of prominent Islamic scholars.
During the visit, the delegation had the opportunity to explore the diverse and fascinating collections displayed across the nine exhibition galleries. These included Qur’anic manuscripts in various forms and sizes, a fragment of the Burdah of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, replicas of the Prophet’s footprints, swords and walking sticks, a collection of Islamic manuscripts, Islamic astronomical instruments, walking sticks, prayer beads, fossils and many other artefacts.
BKISHHB represents the aspiration of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam to preserve the intellectual heritage of Islamic scholars and promote its advancement through activities encompassing collection, preservation, study, exhibition, dissemination and research. The outcomes of these efforts are shared to contribute to the advancement of Islam and the well-being of the Muslim community as a whole, while establishing BKISHHB as a One-Stop Islamic Tourism Destination.