Nuzul Al-Quran in Brunei
Brunei lists Nuzul Al-Quran among its public holidays, observed on 17 Ramadan. The day is associated with a national religious programme featuring Quran reading, memorisation and understanding.[1][2]
Meaning and date
Nuzul Al-Quran commemorates the revelation of the Quran. Brunei’s Prime Minister’s Office includes the anniversary in its official public holiday circular and associates it with 17 Ramadan. Because the date follows the Islamic calendar, its Gregorian date changes from year to year.[1]
The 17 Ramadan date recurs according to the Islamic calendar. The official circular lists no substitute day beside Nuzul Al-Quran.[1]
Brunei’s national commemoration
Brunei’s Ministry of Religious Affairs documents a national Nuzul Al-Quran gathering as part of the country’s observance. Its account describes an opening with recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and a prayer for well-being, followed by an address and the announcement of results from a Quran memorisation and understanding competition.[2]
That account also describes competition categories combining memorisation with understanding of Quranic passages, with top participants performing at the ceremony.[2]
Public holiday and practical planning
Nuzul Al-Quran is a public holiday in Brunei. Check with individual offices, banks, shops or transport providers before making plans around the holiday.[1]
The circular’s Nuzul Al-Quran entry has no substitute day listed. This is the entry for that holiday in the published schedule; it should not be read as a general explanation of employment-law substitution rules. The cited sources also do not confirm that all workplaces or commercial premises close.[1]
Frequently asked questions
Is Nuzul Al-Quran a public holiday in Brunei?
Yes. Brunei’s Prime Minister’s Office includes it in the official public holiday circular.[1]
When is Nuzul Al-Quran observed?
It is observed on 17 Ramadan. Its Gregorian date changes each year with the Islamic calendar.[1]
Are shops, banks and transport services closed?
Check opening hours with individual shops, banks and transport providers before travelling.
What happens at Brunei’s national observance?
An official account describes Quran recitation, a prayer, an address and a national competition involving Quran memorisation and understanding.[2]
Sources and references
Sources used for Nuzul Al-Quran in Brunei:
- SURAT KELILING JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI BIL: 4/2025- Prime Minister’s Office, Brunei Darussalam
- MAJLIS SAMBUTAN NUZUL AL-QUR‘AN PERINGKAT NEGARA TAHUN 1447 HIJRAH- Ministry of Religious Affairs, Brunei Darussalam