Dream - The national wedding reception of Prince Brunei Darussalam, Abdul Mateen and Anisha Rosna, will be held today, January 14, 2024, at Istana Nurul Iman. Several heads of state will be attending as state guests, including President Jokowi.

Wedding receptions are filled with the cultural values of Brunei Darussalam. There are many rituals that the bride and groom go through before entering the wedding stage. This is done to seek the blessings of the marriage.

The Palace of Nurul Iman, adorned with magnificent crystal lamps, is decorated in a grand manner. The prominent golden hue exudes a sense of opulence, which is synonymous with the Sultanate of Brunei.

Sultan Hasanal Bolkiah is seen sitting on the golden throne, so proud to see his beautiful and handsome son and daughter-in-law as they enter the reception room.

Anisha is seen wearing a white satin dress, adorned with numerous sequins and crystals that look so elegant. Her hair is covered with a turban hijab.

"He also wears a white crown and is adorned with a long veil. His appearance is so beautiful, truly depicting a royal princess."

In this reception event, there is a ritual of reciting Salawat. Prince Mateen, accompanied by his father, recites Salawat while holding the head of his newly-wedded wife.

When he recites the salawat, cannons are also fired as an announcement to the entire community that they are officially married and hope for safety by reciting the salawat.

As a kingdom based on Islamic values, this event is filled with the recitation of the holy verses of the Quran and the chanting of Salawat for Prophet Muhammad SAW.

After the bride and groom sit on the wedding dais, they will then seek the blessings from their respective parents. Only after that will the invited guests offer their congratulations. Source: RTB NEWS