Awal Tahun Hijrah 2015

Bruleeds celebrated Awal Tahun Hijrah firstly with the reading of 'Do'a Akhir Tahun Hijrah' and Mahgrib jemaah prayer. This was all led by the BruLeeds male religious officer Fadzillah Ihsanudin. Later, a short tazkirah was delivered by one of the BruLeeds members, Faiz Hamid, which was titled, "A Hijrah Within Yourself". The ceremony ended with a potluck dinner and 'Doa Penutup Majlis'.

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Ice Breaking 2015

The event was held in our Student Union building on a Saturday evening. We had around 10 freshers attending the event. Our president and vice president, Fatin Maswadi and Affan Zain, opened the event with a presentation containing useful information about upcoming events and contacts. Then, we had an online registration session for the freshers. Followed by a presentation by our religious officers, Zach Ihsanudin and Aqeela Maszidi, explaining the intention behind our weekly Quranic Circle.

It was also full with fun and games that challenge our brains and games that help us to get to know each other. Example, we played 'human bingo' that made people bond over common interests. Other games that were involved are 'T-word sentence' and 'Memory Chain'.

Lastly, our RO closed the ceremony with a du'a and of course refreshments!

Thanks to all the freshers that came! 

For whom that hasn't register yet, just follow the link: Bruleeds Registration 2015

Also big thanks to the committee for contributing! 

Eidul-Adha 2015

Bruleeds celebrated Eidul-Adha on the 24th September 2015. We started the event by performing Maghreb prayer led by Zach Ihsanuddin, our religious officer and then a short taskirah about the origin of Eidul-adha from him as well. We all shared our knowledge right after, and lastly we ate! Below are some photos:

Thanks to all who contributed!

Eid Mubarak 2015

We, from the Bruleeds society and members would like to wish you a Happy Eid Mubarak! Some of us were lucky to spend raya back home with our respective families but some stayed to celebrate theirs. But that didn't weaken their raya spirit! "Kuih Raya" and "Rendang" were served and happy faces were all around. See pictures below:

Stay safe!

Photo Credits to Naiyirah Tahamit.

Spring Charity Drive 2015

Salam readers! Alhamdulillah on behalf of the society the Spring Charity Drive has been a HUGE SUCCESS. We have donated some clothings and brought them to Ummah Welfare Trust in Bradford. It is a UK-based international relief and development charity and supports almost 36 countries around the world, including the most recent case, the earthquake in Nepal. It doesn't matter if the clothes are not in such great conditions because they will mend it before the clothes are sold. The money they gain from all these donated clothes will be given to those people most in need, InsyaAllah. 

By encouraging others to donate all the rewards will accrue to you InsyaAllah. Visit their website to find out more!



Thank you BRU-ROSA for suggesting the drive and our Religious Officers, Fadzillah Ihsanudin and Amira Aqeela Maszidi for organising!

Jazakumullahu Khair to all of you who took time to find items to donate!

“And spend [in charity] from what We have provided you before death approaches one of you and he says, "My Lord, if only You would delay me for a brief term so I would give charity and be among the righteous." (63:10)

Video by Zahidah Iskandar.

Spring Picnic 2015

This year, our annual Spring Picnic falls on 2nd May. This is when the students studying in Leeds gather, play games, eat, laugh and just plain old catching up. It was held at Roundhay Park just 20 mins away from the university. Even though the weather was not on our side, everyone was still in high spirit.

In March, each individual were assigned as secret angel whose job was to watch over their mortal which is randomly picked (secretly of course) and gifts were not compulsory but encouraged. The point of the game is to get to know each other and strengthen friendship bond with others. Then, that day mortals have to approach their secret angel. 

We played 'picture relay' where in our case, a group of six people sat in a straight line and they would pass their drawing from the front of the line in a limited time. Bruleeds' committee also organised a mini race, similar to treasure hunt, with clues and mini games at each checkpoint. Prizes were given out to the winners. Lastly, the event ended with the announcement of male and female best dressed!

Below are some pictures from the event:

A game of Picture Relay.

Team "Kami Lawa" reading through a riddle in one of the checkpoints.

Bubbles are cute.

Team "We Want To Win This As A Good Guy" won as good guys in the mini race.

Best dressed for both gender.

A failed attempt at flying a kite.

A picture from the event.

Lovely Bruleeds girls.

It was  a beautiful day indeed. Here is a video to show how much fun we had:

Thanks to Fatin Embran, Zach Ihsanuddin and Amal Fazillah for the pictures, Aqeela Maszidi and Zahidah Iskandar for the videos.
Big thanks to everyone who came and were involved in the event!




by Amal Fazillah

Majlis Khatam Al-Quran 2015

The event was held on 12th April 2015 in Woodsley Community Centre, Leeds. The ceremony opened by a speech by Bruleeds president, Fatin Khadijah Maswadi followed by Ustaz Muskrisman Safari bin Haji Mustapa. Fatin explained the weekly 'Quranic Circle' organised by Bruleeds Religious officer where they read the Quran and share numerous 'taskirah'. In his speech, Ustaz addressed some issues and wished us well for our upcoming exam. Ustaz's was speech funny and the participants enjoyed his presence.

The other societies involved were Brusheff and Brubrad.

Below are some pictures of the event:

Ustaz delivering his speech

Bruleeds President, Fatin, delivering her speech

Bruleeds Society during Khatam

Brusheff during Khatam

A big thanks to Brusheff and Brubrad for your participation. Looking forward for more collaborative events!

Visit Bruleeds Facebook & Instagram for more pictures and updates!

 Bruleeds Facebook page

photo credits to Amal Fazillah

Hari Kebangsaan - National Day 2015

On the 22nd of February 2015, the BruLeeds society held their annual National Day celebration at the Leeds University Union. The event started with a Maghrib prayer lead by religious officer, Zul Hassana'in, doa selamat then a series of national day customs such as singing the national anthem/ lagu kebangsaan, Ikrar read by Affan, singing various kebangsaan songs and some kuih-muih served with dinner afterwards.

 Zul being the imam for solat Maghrib.

Happy faces after singing our national anthem.

Affan getting ready to read the Ikrar.

Happy smiles with the Brunei flag!!

Some colourful baju kurung!

last performance by Ka Nai our beloved senior!

 Group photo with our flag in the background!

In addition, some of  the juniors and new members of the society had also prepared a performance for everyone. They only had one week to practice so well done guys!

SELAMAT HARI KEBANGSAAN NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM YANG KE 31 TAHUN!!!

photos by Fatin Embran and video by Naiyirah Tahamit 

Cultural Night 2015

It was that time of the year again, that unique time where everyone in the society comes together to make one successful performance! Cultural Night! This year, in conjunction to the theme of love, the society decided to perform a play about the Fasting month of Ramadan and Hari Raya. This was a chance to not just showcase what our culture is all about but for the entire society to work together, spend weeks rehearsing together and have fun together! This truly was an enjoyable experience.

Here is a video of our performance:


and some photos pre-show:

Tey helping out Zul with his sinjang????

boys getting ready!

Our nervous faces!

One last practice before show time!

Waiting for sungkai???

What a successful show, a big round of applause to the whole society and actors/actresses for doing such an amazing performance!

Give It A Go!

On the 13th of February 2015, the BruLeeds society had a "Give it a Go" session held at the University of Leeds. This involves booths showcasing what our culture is all about, providing a taste of Brunei. We also had members of the society wearing Baju Kurung and Cara Melayu, as well as talking through guests who came to visit the booth. The event was a lot of fun and we thank everyone who came to support!

showing our love to Brunei <3

excited faces!!

President Saif with Affan, proudly wearing their Cara Melayu.

The booth in all it's glory.

Feels like raya?

Brunei's booth attracted a lot of attention!

even adorable kids!

Big thank you to everyone who came to support and made "Give it a Go" successful!!  :D