The Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (BKISHHB) received a courtesy visit from a delegation from the Darulfatwa Islamic High Council Australia, led by the Mufti of Australia, Professor Sheikh Salim Alwan.

Welcoming the delegation were the Acting Director of BKISHHB, Dr. Haji Awang Mohammed Hussain bin Pehin Penyurat Haji Awang Ahmad, and Deputy Director of BKISHHB, Haji Muhammad Ibrahim bin Haji Juma’at.

Also accompanying the delegation to BKISHHB was Dr. Mohammad Hilmy Baihaqy bin Haji Awang Yussof, Head of the International Affairs Unit, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA).

The visit commenced with Professor Sheikh Salim Alwan and the delegation signing the Visitors’ Book, followed by the presentation of a souvenir by the Acting Director of BKISHHB, Dr. Haji Awang Mohammed Hussain bin Pehin Penyurat Haji Awang Ahmad.

The delegation then proceeded to tour the exhibition galleries at BKISHHB, before concluding the visit with a group photograph.

The exhibition galleries at BKISHHB have been reopened to the public since 12 December 2022 and are open daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, except Fridays.

Gallery 3, which houses the Noble Hair of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, will be opened to the public in conjunction with the Isra’ and Mi’raj celebration on Saturday, 27 Rejab 1444H, corresponding to 18 February 2023, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, and on the occasion of Brunei Darussalam’s National Day on Thursday, 2 Syaaban 1444H, corresponding to 23 February 2023, from 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm.