Youth Hijrah Village receives good response
By Hussin HJ

Youth Hijrah Village participants pose for a group photo. Photo: Sunah

To bring about a society that possesses the spirit of patriotism, development, determination, love of work and education, work discipline and innovation, significant efforts have been done to achieve all these prides.

In this respect, youths play the most important part of the nation building process and the Department of Youth and Sports through its Brunei-Muara Division had organised a programme on 'Perkampongan Hijrah Belia' or Youth Hijrah Village at the Youth Centre in the capital from March 20 to 23.

The event was the second one held in a row during the first term school holiday this year since the programme was introduced last year. The response from youths aged from 15 to 20 years from schools in the Brunei-Muara District was encouraging.

The aim of the programme is to commemorate the Hijrah event set by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and His sacrifices in propagating Islamic teachings during His time.

It also hopes to boost the spirit of cooperation among youths through their involvement in community and welfare activities.

The programme also encourages youths to learn in depth the knowledge of Fardhu Ain and Fardhu Kifayah as well as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.

Among the activities organised at the Youth Hijrah Village were hoisting the national flag and singing the national anthem every morning, physical exercise, night march, attending briefings given by several government agencies, mass prayer and outdoor activities.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin