Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah
| Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah | |||||||||
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 Saleha and Rashidah at Istana Darul Hana in 1972 | |||||||||
| Born | 26 July 1969 Istana Darul Hana, Tumasek, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | ||||||||
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| Issue | List
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| House | Bolkiah | ||||||||
| Father | Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah | ||||||||
| Mother | Pengiran Anak Saleha | ||||||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||||||
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Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah (Malay: Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Binti Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah; born 26 July 1969) is the eldest daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Saleha.
Education and early life
Princess Rashidah (or Rashida) attended Puteri-Putera School, Jerudong International School and graduated Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) with a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration. She worked in the Public Service Department of the Prime Minister's Office in 1994, and the Ministry of Development in 1995.[1]
Marriage and children
Marriage
The marriage of Princess Rashidah and her will-be husband, Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Shahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji 'Abdul Rahim,[2] was broadcast to the public via Radio Television Brunei (RTB), and the celebration followed the Malay Muslim Monarchy philosophy. The Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja held at Istana Nurul Iman on 9 August 1996. Prior to the wedding, rumors have been circulating around the population of Brunei. The Gendang Jaga-Jaga began with court musicians playing traditional music instruments, followed by a 21-gun salute at the Lapau. After that, the Menerima Tanda Diraja was carried out on 12 August.[1]
Then on the Afternoon of 13 August, the Menerima Pertunangan Diraja began. That following day, the Berbedak Ceremony was carried out, and at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Akad Nikah unites both the bride and groom on 15 August. After several days of ceremonies, Bersanding was carried out in the Throne Hall of the Istana Nurul Iman with the presence of the Royal family, both local and foreign 5,000 guests on 18 August.[1]
Children
Princess Rashidah and Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim have 2 sons and 3 daughters. The order by age is as follows;
- Pengiran Anak Raheemah Sanaul Bolkiah (born 28 December 1997)[3]
- Pengiran Anak Hariisah Widadul Bolqiah[4]
- Pengiran Anak Abdul Raqiib (born 14 May 2002)[5]
- Pengiran Anak Abdul Haseeb (born 14 January 2006)[6]
- Pengiran Anak Raqeeqah Raayatul Bolqiah (born 16 December 2009)[7]
Personal interests
Princess Rashidah enjoys playing badminton and bowling.[1]
She is the current President of Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam (PPPBD).[8] During the World Thinking Day 2014 celebration, she mentioned the improvement of the educational attainment level among the PPPBD members who are still in school, and to enhance their ability to pursue higher education.[9]
Honours
Namesakes
- Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Secondary School, a government secondary school in Lumut.[10]
- Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Religious School, a religious school in Seria.[11]
- Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, a health institute in Universiti Brunei Darussalam.[12]
- Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Health Centre, a health centre in Sungai Asam, Lumapas.[13]
- Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Mosque, a mosque in Sungai Akar, Bandar Seri Begawan.[14]
- Princess Rashidah Young Nature Scientist Award (PRYNSA), a prestigious and high profile awareness programme.[15]
Honours
National
Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB; 15 August 1982)
Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal First Class (PHBS)
Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997)
Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
Foreign
Jordan:
Grand Cordon Supreme Order of the Renaissance (13 May 2008)[16]
References
- ^ a b c d "A Royal Wedding To Remember" (PDF). Brunei Today. Vol. 3 (2 ed.). 1996.
- ^ "HRH Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah attends daughter's convocation ceremony in Bristol – The Bruneian". 2 August 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Royalty lead netball camp » Borneo Bulletin Online". Royalty lead netball camp. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Berkenan Berangkat Ke Majlis Penyampaian Sijil, Konvokesyen | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Cucunda bari Kebawah DYMM" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 16 May 2002. p. 4.
- ^ "Kebawah DYMM kurniakan nama cucunda baginda" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. Vol. 51. 19 January 2006. p. 16.
- ^ "Berita – Berangkat ke Konvokesyen dan Konsert TASKA..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "070517 YTM PS PENGIRAN ANAK PUTERI HAJAH RASHIDAH SA ADATUL BOLKIAH BERKENAN BERANGKAT KE MAJLIS PENYAMPAIAN LENCANA KEAHLIAN TE". www.infofoto.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Sultanate – News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Royalty at World Thinking Day celebrations". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ Brunei (1994). Brunei Darussalam. Broadcasting and Information Department, Prime Minister's Office. p. 148.
- ^ Brunei Darussalam Statistical Yearbook (in Malay). Statistics Division, Economic Planning Unit, Ministry of Finance. 2010. p. 176.
- ^ "FP-IHS". expert.ubd.edu.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Ministry of Health – Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Health Centre". www.moh.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "SenaraiMasjid – MASJID RASHIDAH SA'ADATUL BOLKIAH, KAMPONG SUNGAI AKAR". www.mora.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Forestry Department – PRYNSA". www.forestry.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Brunei-Jordan share warm bilateral relations" (PDF). Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. Vol. 23. 2008. p. 1.
