Media Release
Abu Dhabi, Jun 28: In commemoration of the death anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Holy Quran recitation open competition was conducted by ISC in association with ministry of AWQAF. The event was inaugurated by Ali Al Rumaithy, undersecretary Heritage Club on June 20.
This is the 3rd consecutive year that ISC has conducted Holy Quran recitation open competition. The objectives of the competition are to encourage locals and the expatriate community in the country to recite, read, memorize the Holy Quran in a competitive environment.
The auditions for selection of the participants were conducted for 3 days and the competition was conducted from June 21 to 23 after the Tharawih prayer from 10.00 pm, followed by the prize distribution on June 24. This event was open to all nationalities and the entry to attend was free. More than 10 nationalities competed in the event and it was well attended every day by a sizable audience.
The event was lead by coordinator Rafeek P Kayanayil, asst co-ordinator M Mohseen, Rajan M Zachariah, Nizar A M, Shijil Kumar, Jojo Ambookan, Abdul Wahab and A M Baheer.
Bus pick-up and drop-off transportation arrangements from various locations of the city and prayer facilities had been arranged by ISC
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The competitions were held in the following categories:
1. Whole Holy Quran
2. 15 parts
3. 10 parts
4. 5 parts
5. Recitation and Tajweed of whole Holy Quran
The recitations were judged by a panel of judges approved by the ministry of AWQAF. The winners in all categories were presented with mementos, valuable gifts, certificates and cash awards.
The event was well supported by the Indian and local business communities, registered and regional associations and received good feedback from the members of ISC and the Indian community.
The entire contribution received from well-wishers shall be fully earmarked towards humanitarian cause, less prize money and other expenses.
The main event was 30 Juz- complete of Holy Quran and won by Mohamed Hashem Abdel Ghany, an Egyption national, the second prize won by Jabir Hamza P from India and the third prize won by Atif Badreldin Bakhit from Sudan. The cash prize of Dhs 10,000, valuable gifts, memento and certificate were given to the winner of this category. Details of the winners in all categories are as below:
Winners of recitation (tajweed):
Sinan Mohammed from India came first
Hamid M Abdul Hakkim from India came second
Ali Essam Ali from Egypt came third
Winners of 30 Juz- complete of Holy Quran
Mohamed Hashem Abdel Ghany from Egypt came first
Jabir Hamza P from India came second
Atif Badreldin Bakhit from Sudan came third
Winners of 15 Juz - of Holy Quran
Basit Bin Mohideen from India came first
Osama Abdul Muin from Syria came second
Abdulla Mamdouh Mohamed from Egypt came third
Winners of 10 Juz- of holy Quran
Kotaibah Abdul Muin from Syria came first
Tark Zeyad Abo Alaika from Syria came second
Saleh El Mir from Lebanon came third
Winners of 5 Juz of holy Quran
Abdalla Mohamed Abdel Latif from Egypt came first
Ahmed Aymen Ahmed from Egypt came second
Mohammed Maher Hawari from Jordan came third
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Dr Anas Mohammed Qassar, Sheikh Adnan Saadudheen, Sheikh Abdulla Azwa of Awkaf, Dr Fizal Fibin Thaha, John Samuel, Saeed Ibrahim, managing committee members and other distinguished guests.
Photo exhibition on late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan was inaugurated by Dr Anas Mohammed Qassar of AWKAF and attended by distinguished dignitaries.
General secretary John P Varghese welcomed the prize distribution ceremony gathering followed by the presidential address by president M Thomas Varghese and the vote of thanks was proposed by vice president Rajan M Zachariah.