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Over 1,000 Students Competing in Maldives’ 35th Nat’l Quran Contest

10:03 - December 24, 2022
News ID: 3481794
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The 35th edition of the Maldives’ National Quran Recitation Competition was inaugurated by the country’s vice president, Faisal Naseem.

Over 1,000 Students Competing in Maldives’ 35th Nat’l Quran Contest

 

The inauguration ceremony was held Thursday at the King Salman Mosque.

During the ceremony, the vice president also opened the "Mahrajan Al-Quran" festival on the mosque grounds.

Speaking at the event, he underlined the significance the administration attaches to spreading knowledge of the Holy Quran and religious education.

Highlighting the growing number of children memorizing the Holy Quran and competing in international recitation competitions, Naseem extended his gratitude to the National Center for the Holy Quran, teachers, and parents.

Additionally, the vice president encouraged everyone to recite the Holy Quran as often as possible, learn to understand its meaning, and strive to follow the Holy Book's teachings.

A total of 1,023 students are competing in three categories of the 35th National Quran Recitation Competition.

 

Source: raajje.mv

 

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