Mauritania's Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication, and Relations with Parliament, Mohamed Ould Babah, presided over the award ceremony for the 13th edition of the Grand Quran Competition. The event, held in Nouakchott, was attended by 63 winners selected from 2443 participants. The competition, organized by Mauritania's Radio, aims to promote Quranic recitation and memorization.
The competition has become a national event, bringing together Quran reciters and memorizers from across the country. Minister Ould Babah emphasized the significance of the competition, highlighting its role in promoting Quranic values and knowledge. He also noted that the competition's expansion to different regions of the country has made it a national event, open to participants from all over Mauritania.
The 13th edition of the competition saw significant improvements, including the digitization of all stages, from registration to result announcement. The competition also witnessed an increase in the number of female participants and judges. Mauritania's Radio Director, Mohamed Abdoul Kader Ould Aled, highlighted the efforts to develop the competition and promote Quranic recitation and memorization.
The competition is part of a broader national vision to promote Quranic values and knowledge. Minister Ould Babah emphasized that the competition goes beyond a mere contest, aiming to instill a sense of pride and appreciation for Quranic recitation and memorization among the younger generation. He also highlighted the role of Mauritania's Radio in promoting Quranic values and knowledge.
The award ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Islamic Affairs and Primary Education, Sid El Hadj Ould Dah, and the Wali of Nouakchott West, Hamoud Ould Amhamed. The event also saw the participation of diplomats and members of the Scientific Council of Mauritania's Radio.
The competition has been praised for its role in promoting Quranic values and knowledge in Mauritania. The Scientific Council of Mauritania's Radio has commended the efforts to promote Quranic recitation and memorization, highlighting the significance of the competition in promoting Islamic values and knowledge.
The 13th edition of the Grand Quran Competition has concluded, with 63 winners receiving awards for their outstanding performances. The event has demonstrated the importance of Quranic recitation and memorization in Mauritanian society, with the country's leaders emphasizing the need to promote these values among the younger generation.
Key points
- The competition had 2443 participants, with 63 winners selected for their outstanding Quranic recitation and memorization skills.
- The event was presided over by Mauritania's Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication, and Relations with Parliament, Mohamed Ould Babah.
- The competition has been digitized, with all stages, from registration to result announcement, conducted online.
