Birthday of DYMM Al-Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah

Today, 20th of July 2011 (18th of Syaaban 1432 Hijri) marks the 49th birthday of our ruler His Majesty Al-Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah. 
May Allah God Almighty grant him and his family good health, long life, prosperous and happy life forever. Amin... We are truly blessed to be under your reign. Daulat Tuanku!




Location: Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia

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