As one of the efforts to ensure that Dikir Brunei can be well preserved and continue to develop, the Islamic Dakwah Centre Office in the Tutong District, held a Dikir Syarafil Anam Competition for Converts the district.
The competition was held at the Tutong District Seri Kenangan Hall and eight teams took part. The competition aimed to encourage Muslim converts to learn dikir and to look for talent among the participants, besides promoting Dikir Brunei in praise of Prophet Muhammad, S.A.W.
The Babul Aiman Group from Kampong Belabau emerged as the champion in the competition with their Dikir Bi Syahrin. The second and third places went to Nurul Huda Group from Kampong Batang Mitus and the Kampung Long Mayan Consultative Council Women's Group respectively. Prizes were presented by the Tutong District Acting Chief Religious Officer, Awang Hassan bin Amat. Also present was a member of the Legislative Counci, Yang Berhormat Orang Kaya Maha Bijaya Haji Othman bin Uking.