The Ministry of Defence held the Jiwa Murni Ceremony, a presentation of contributions to this year's 73 intending Haj Pilgrims from the Ministry of Defence. It was held at Surau Ad-Difa', Bolkiah Garrison.

The contributions to intending haj pilgrims were presented by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Defence and Datin. This year's intending Haj pilgrims comprising 51 officers and personnel of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) as well as 22 officers and civilians who are still in-service or have retired. The ceremony included a tazkirah, Sunat Hajat prayer and Doa Selamat.