Saudi Arabia honors winners of Tanzania Qur'an contest
The event, under the patronage of Saudi Arabia represented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, took place at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, Saudi Islamic Ministry Undersecretary Sheikh Awad Al-Anazi, Saudi Ambassador to Tanzania Yahya bin Ahmed Okeish and ambassadors from Gulf, Arab and Islamic nations attended the closing ceremony.
Speaking on behalf of Islamic Minister Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, Al-Anazi emphasized Saudi Arabia's dedication to serving the Holy Qur'an and supporting Muslims worldwide.
'Our presence today at the crowning ceremony of the winners of the Tanzania International Qur'an Award competition is an extension of the Kingdom's journey and its blessed efforts in serving the Qur'an and Muslims, under the care and support of its leadership,' he said.
The jury selected the top 10 winners, with this year's competition distinguished by participants' exceptional mastery of Qur'anic memorization and recitation.
Tanzania's Grand Mufti and Supreme Islamic Council chairman Sheikh Abubakar Zubeir bin Ali praised the Kingdom's role in sponsoring such events. He commended the level of competition, emphasizing its mission to highlight exceptional young talent in Qur'anic memorization.
Finalists expressed their gratitude for Saudi Arabia's unwavering support for the Holy Qur'an and its memorizers.
The competition inspires young people to memorize the Qur'an, promote Islamic values of tolerance, and honor those dedicated to preserving the holy book.
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