SNQSE honours 20 winners in Quran competition

Sharjah 24

01-05-2025

Sharjah Noble Quran and Sunnah Establishment organised the closing ceremony for the Ramadan competition for government employees in the Emirate of Sharjah, in its ninth edition for the year 1446 AH / 2025 AD, on Wednesday at the Sharjah Quran Academy , following the competition held during the last Ramadan.
This year, the competition witnessed significant participation, with 153 contestants from government employees competing in memorising three surahs from the Holy Quran during Ramadan: Surah Al-Jumu'ah, Al-Saff, and Al-Mumtahana. The competition achieved its goals of enhancing the relationship with the Quran and encouraging employees to recite, memorize, and improve their recitation.
Ceremony attendance
The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sultan Matar bin Dalmouk, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Noble Quran and Sunnah Establishment, Her Excellency Aisha Al-Huwaidi, Board Member, His Excellency Omar Ali Al-Shamsi, Director of the Establishment, His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Saud Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah International Airport Authority, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Khalaf Al-Hosani, Secretary-General of the Sharjah Quran Academy , along with several representatives and officials from participating governmental and semi-governmental entities.
The ceremony began with the national anthem and the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. In his speech, His Excellency Sultan Matar bin Dalmouk praised the support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi,Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for the Establishment's initiatives and efforts in serving the Holy Quran. He emphasized that this competition reflects Sharjah's commitment to connecting employees with their culture and identity, encouraging them to memorize and recite the Quran in a work environment that fosters values and ethics.
He noted that this competition represents a competitive Quranic movement that enhances Sharjah's status as a hub of knowledge and Islamic identity, adding that the strong interaction from participants reflects employees' awareness of the Quran's value and its role in promoting moderation and tolerance in society.
He expressed deep appreciation to all participants and supporters, affirming the commitment to continue expanding the scope of competitions in the future to strengthen employees' connection with the Holy Quran, with hopes of meeting again in upcoming sessions that promise more excellence and achievement, God willing.
The ceremony also showcased the Establishment's efforts in organising Quranic competitions and activities throughout the year, highlighting the importance of sustaining such initiatives to support the governmental work environment with faith-based values.
Winners recognition
During the ceremony, 20 male and female winners from various entities were honored, alongside seven supportive governmental entities for the Establishment's activities, as well as those whose representatives secured the top three positions in both male and female categories.
In the female competition, several employees from different entities excelled, with Mira Abdullah Ibrahim Khalil Al Ali from Sharjah International Airport Authority taking first place, followed by Tasneem Mansour Abu Talib Ahmed Al Ali from the Social Services Department, and Amal Mohammed Ali Mohammed Al Hammadi from Sharjah Academy for Space Science and Technology. Hiba Khairuddin Jadallah from the University of Sharjah secured fourth place, and Shaikha Yaqoub Yusuf Abdullah Al-Ousi from the Child Safety Department came in fifth.
In the male competition, Ahmad Imran Hassan from Sharjah Investment and Development Authority won first place, followed by Huzaifa Mohammed Al-Hamiri from Sharjah Book Authority in second place, and Samir Abdul-Ma'ati Aqeel from Kalba Municipality in third place. Muhammad Abdul-Jawad from Mleiha Club took fourth place, while Mansour Rashid Al-Ajied Al-Ketbi from Mleiha Municipality came in fifth.