Akad Nikah (Marriage Solemnization Ceremony) Siti Balqis Basirah binti Haji Abdul Rahman and Lt (Navy) Mohammad Hamizan bin Haji Zaidin

Alhamdulillah,  the marriage somenisation ceremony for Siti Balqis Basirah, grand daughter of the late Sharifah Hajah Edah binti Sheikh Haji Umar Banamah was held on Friday, 13 February 2014 at her residence at Perpindahan Rakyat Jati Rimba in Brunei Darussalam. The following is photos taken during the ceremony.

Majlis Berbedak Mandi

Assalamualaikum, it is a pleasure to write on one of the vanishing traditions of Brunei Malay's wedding. Majlis Berbedak Mandi literally translated means 'Powdered and Shower Ceremony'.  The event marks the start of several ceremonies toward the actual wedding day. At the Berbadak Mandi' the bride or bridegroom will sit in the middle of a room surrounded by very close and elder family members from the mother and father's sides of the families. Led by the oldest family members (in some cases the parents), scented white powder would be applied to the open palms of the bride or bride groom. At the end of the ceremony as short prayer would be recited. The event concluded with the bride or bride would be given a shower (in private) by a 'pengangun' (literally an elderly chaperoned). For a bridegroom, this would be carried out by a close relative.

Say Hi To Madame

We are proud to introduce a new member of the Banamah's group of pets. Madame is a 7 years old female adopted by Dr. Siti Aishah binti Haji Mohammad Anas. Little was known of her previous history except that she was originally a stray and later adopted by an old lady (who passed away one and half year later), after which she moved to a cat shelter before the adoption by Dr. Siti Aishah.  Madame is now happily at home and residing in Sheffield UK.

Alhamdulillah, Happy Birthday to Haji Mohammad Anas

We would like to wish Haji Mohammad Anas a happy 54th Birthday on 6th February 2015,

A kiss from daughter Siti Nur Syahirah

Hj Moammad Anas in blue (3rd from right back row) during a visit by President Joko Widodo to Brunei LNG Plant on 8th Feb. 2015.

Banamah in Birmingham, United Kingdom

Admin has received a couple of photos of Harith Zinal Abadin, grandson of Sharifah Hajah Sini binti Sheikh Haji Umar attending a Premier Leagur Football Match between the home team Aston Villa against Chelsea in Birmingham. Harith is a first year student taking Engineering at Aston University, where his mother Hajah Siti Hani Haji Abdul Latif graduated in Opthalmic back in the 1980s.

Mohammad Harith (centre) with fellow students from Brunei Darussalam

A true DPMM FC supporter.

Flash Back - Banamah Brunei Gathering December 2010.

THE LABUAN BANAMAHS

Flash Back Banamah Brunei Gathering December 2010

Arrival of Banamahs from Singapore

it is an honor and great pleasure to announce the tentative dates and program for the December 2015 Banamah Gathering.

Date:

December 3rd, 2015 - 4th, 2015 (Thursday & Friday) - Arrival of guests from outside Brunei Darussalam.

December 4th, 2015 (Friday) 6 p.m.: Magrib & Isya Prayers at Residence of Dato Haji Yunos.

December 5th, 2015 (Saturday) 7.30 p.m.: Banamah Gathering at Old Airport Fire Brigade Hall.

December 6th. 2015 (Sunday) 7.30 a.m.: Banamah Fun Day at the Beach.

December 6th - 7th, 2015 (Suday & Monday): departure of guests from outside Brunei.

Flashback to October 2014, rehearsal for Banamah Gathering (Brunei Dec 2010)