To His Majesty, our Sultan and Caring Mo…

To His Majesty, our Sultan and Caring Monarch & Family, and friends, colleagues, associates, and especially to my aunts, cool cousins, nephews and nieces:

SELAMAT HARI RAYA. MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN.

“Insyallah, with the blessings of our doa and our continuous devotion, along with other efforts, Allah (SWT) will save us and the nation,” His Majesty said. The monarch also extended his and the Royal Family’s greetings to all Bruneian citizens and residents, particularly those of the Islamic faith, wherever they maybe, wishing them “Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri”. – The Brunei Times | Sept 21 2009

On a related note, I have solved the mystery of the “praying man” seen in the minaret of the Masjid Perpindahan Kampong Pandan or more affectionarely called Mumong Mosque which was featured in the 2008 Microsoft Hari Raya Card. Just as many had commented and observed, the minaret is not a place of praying and truth be told, the mystery man turned out to be the back half of a loud speaker. It is mounted as such as its silhouette resembles that of a praying man. When art imitates life, life becomes a mystery (no more)!

Have a safe and festive celebration!