RIMBA, Tuesday, 14 Nov 2006 - The Ministry of Defence and departments under it were treated to an Aidilditri gathering this afternoon organised by the civilian and military personnel of Ministry of Defence.

The festivity which was held at the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) Cook House Hall was attended by the Deputy Minister of Defence Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar as the Guest of Honour, Acting Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Brigadier General (U) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Mahmud bin Haji Saidin, Deputy Permanent Secretaries of Defence, Civilian and Military Directors, officers and personnel of the Ministry of Defence and RBAF.

The Aidilfitri get-together attended by approximately 500 personnel is an opportunity to rejoice the aidilfitri festivities in the month of Syawal, forgiving and house-visiting each other; at the same time to strengthen closer relationship and professional interaction at all levels of organisation among the civilian and military personnel which have long been portrayed through their excellent and invaluable cooperation and teamwork spirit. Thus hoping this harmonization would increase unity and productivity as to achieve the goals of Ministry of Defence. Nonetheless, this year's Aidilfitri celebration was jointly organised by Directorate of Operations and Directorate of Development & Work Services.

The function included a religious talk delivered by Ustaz Hj Anwari bin Hj Rawi, an invited speaker from the Hassanal Bolkiah Arabic Secondary Boys' School with the theme "Qana'ah di Aidilfitri" or "Aidilfitri in Moderation". Qana'ah in Arabic term means sufficient or enough. Appropriate with the titah delivered by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in conjunction with the 2006/1427 Hijrah Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration highlighted that 'Hari Raya is a day to celebrate', however His Majesty adviced 'the people not to go overboard or wasteful with the celebrations but to do it appropriately and fittingly with our abilities.'

Apart from enjoying the sumptuous meal, the function also saw some performance of Nasyid dan Tausyeh from personnel of the Ministry of Defence

.