Dhofar Governorate celebrates Quran competition winners
The ceremony featured a visual presentation showcasing Quran schools in Dhofar and the stages of the competitions, along with performances by students, including Quranic recitations and religious hymns.
The competitions aimed to develop students' skills in Quran recitation, memorisation and lessons from the Prophet's Sunnah, while instilling Islamic values in youth.
Dr Ahmed bin Mohsin al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, honoured 200 outstanding male and female winners. These included participants from the seventh edition of the "Harvest of Quran Schools" competition and the third edition of the "Nibras Al Huda" competition for memorising Hadiths, as well as distinguished achievers from Quran study circles in mosques and Quran schools across the governorate. - ONA
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