Introducing Brunei Darussalam

Brunei Darussalam (the abode of peace) is located on the Borneo Island in the Southeast Asia. The capital of Brunei Darussalam is Bandar Seri Begawan. The official language is Malay and rules by Islamic Sultanate, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei. It declared its independence on 1st January 1984 and celebrates the National day on 23rd February every year. It has area of 5,765 km2 and has total population of 381,371. Brunei Darussalam is divided into four districts. There are, Brunei Muara (the largest populated district), Belait, Tutong and Temburong.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

History: Full independence in 1984


In May 1983, it was officially announced that the actual date of Brunei independence would be 1 January 1984, ending the ninety-five years of British protection over Brunei.

The ceremony was celebrated in accordance with Brunei's tradition and Islamic practices. A mass Maghrib prayers were held at the mosque in the four districts (Brunei Muara, Tutong, Belait, Temburong) on 31st December 1983.

On 1 January 1984, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, read the proclamation of Full Independence.

The National day is on the 23rd February. In 2008, Brunei had celebrated the 24th years of its full independence.
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