Chapter 3 - National Festivals

Why
Festivals
are
Important?

Festivals are fun because they are holidays!

- We can take a break from work or school.

- Spend time with family and friends.

- Unite as proud Bruneians.

- Celebrate our rich culture.

- Remember our ties with one another.

- Forgive and forget differences.

- Celebrate with hope and unity.

Festivals in
Brunei

National Festivals:

- National Day

- His Majesty Sultan’s Birthday

- Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Day

Religious and Cultural Festivals:

- Maulidur Rasul

- Hari Raya Aidilfitri

- Hari Raya Aidiladha

- Chinese New Year

- Christmas

National Day

Celebrated on 23rd
February.

Celebrates Brunei’s
achievements since
independence.

His Majesty
Sultan’s Birthday

Celebrated on 15th July.

Sultan visits every
district.

Many performances and
prayers.

Maulidur
Rasul

Celebrates the birth of
Prophet Muhammad.

Held on 12th Rabiulawal
(Islamic calendar).

Large street parades in
many Muslim countries.

Hari Raya
Aidilfitri

Marks the end of the
fasting month.

Muslims attend prayers
at the mosque.

Visit family and
relatives.

Hari Raya
Aidiladha

Also known as Hari Raya
Korban.

Celebrated on 10th
Zulhijjah.

Marks the end of Hajj
pilgrimage.

Chinese New
Year

Also called Lunar New
Year.

Families have reunion
dinners.

Celebrated with
decorations and family
gatherings.

Christmas

Celebrated on 25th
December.

Commemorates the
birth of Jesus Christ.

Customs include
exchanging gifts, carols,
and decorating trees.

Let’s Celebrate
Together!

Festivals bring us joy
and unity.

Remember to celebrate
with family and friends.

Enjoy and appreciate
our cultural heritage!

Any Questions?

Feel free to ask anything about our national festivals!