Nuzul Al-Quran

Since Islam is the main religion in Brunei Darussalam, various Islamic commemorations are celebrated which includes the Nuzul Al-Quran. Nuzul Al-Quran commemorates the giving of the first verses of the Koran to Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H. It falls on the 27th of Ramadhan in the Islamic calendar. However, in the normal calendar the date varies as it depends on when the fasting month (Ramadhan) starts. Every year there is a theme for the celebration. The theme for 2006 is "Appreciating Islam in Improving the Nation's Competitiveness." Big events are held such as the recital of Quranic verses competition which is attended by the Sultan of Brunei and the royal family.