Al-Azhar Shриф held a grand ceremony on Thursday to honor 170 foreign students who won in various branches of the "Talents and Abilities" competition in its fifth season. The event was attended by Dr. Ahmed Al-Sharkawy, Acting Head of the Azhar Institutes Sector, Dr. Mohamed Al-Gendy, Secretary-General of the Islamic Research Complex, and Dr. Nahla Al-Saidi, Advisor to the Sheikh of Al-Azhar for Foreign Students Affairs.
The competition witnessed the participation of students from various countries, including Nigeria, Afghanistan, Somalia, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. The students competed in several branches, including Quran recitation, foreign language speaking, writing arts, Islamic culture, digital arts, and traditional crafts. The winners were announced in different categories, with the top three winners in each category receiving prizes.
In the Quran recitation category, the top three winners were Bashir Othman Imam from Nigeria, Khan Muhammad Abdul Samad from Afghanistan, and Abdullah Sheikh Muhammad from Nigeria. In the foreign language speaking category, the top three winners were Heba Allah Aroui Alou Agadi from Nigeria, Hala Mustafa Mohamed Abdullah from Sudan, and Am Di Riyad Al-Hassan Ma'arouf from Bangladesh.
The competition also included categories such as writing arts, Islamic culture, digital arts, and traditional crafts. The winners in these categories included students from various countries, including Palestine, Indonesia, and Nepal. The judging committees consisted of a group of Al-Azhar scholars, university professors, and specialists in various fields.
The "Talents and Abilities" competition is part of Al-Azhar's efforts to discover and develop the talents of foreign students. The competition aims to provide a stimulating environment for creativity and excellence, and to promote cultural interaction among students from different countries. The competition also reflects Al-Azhar's position as a global scientific and advocacy institution that hosts students from different cultures and nationalities.
The judging committees included a group of experts and specialists in various fields, including Quranic studies, Islamic culture, and foreign languages. The committees also included artists and media professionals from various institutions, including the Egyptian National Media Authority and the Ministry of Culture. The competition was characterized by a high level of competition and creativity among the participants.
The top three key points of the competition are: 1) Al-Azhar honors 170 foreign students from 23 countries in the fifth season of the "Talents and Abilities" competition. 2) The competition includes various branches, such as Quran recitation, foreign language speaking, and writing arts. 3) The competition aims to discover and develop the talents of foreign students and promote cultural interaction among them.
Key points
- Al-Azhar honors 170 foreign students in "Talents and Abilities" competition
- Competition includes various branches such as Quran recitation and foreign language speaking
- Competition aims to discover and develop talents of foreign students