Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman Shalwala took part in the Quranic event as the representative of the Arab country’s ministry of Islamic affairs, Dawah and guidance.
Croatia is a predominantly Christian country where Islam is a minority faith followed by 1.3% of the country’s population according to the 2021 census.
The Quran competition was organized in the European country’s Islamic community on May 12-14.
The contenders were 35 years of age and older, according to Al-Riyadh news website.
Winners were awarded by Aziz Hasanovic, the president of Meshihat of Islamic Community in Croatia.
Upon receiving his award, Shalwala thanked the Saudi ministry of Islamic affairs, Dawah and guidance for supporting Quran activists and encouraging them to take part in such Quranic events.
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