Kata Mutiara Ramadhan - Iran Embassy in Brunei Darussalam yesterday hosted an Iftar Ramadhan (breaking of fast) for about 20 orphans from Dana Pengiran Muda Mahkota AlMuhtadee Billah and their guardians at its residence in Kampong Kiarong.
Present during the event were Mr Ashtiani, Iranian Ambassador to Brunei, and other senior officers and staff from the embassy.
In his welcoming remarks, Mr Ashtiani expressed his heartfelt appreciation to those who came to the event.
He also said that paying attention towards the less fortunate is not only practised in Brunei but also in Iran, especially during the holy month of Ramadhan.
According to officials, a similar event was held at the Pulaie Centre for orphans and hoped that more such events will be organised.
The event concluded with the presentation of goody bags containing imported dates and green envelopes by M7 Ashtiani to the orphans. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
