Things to know about Nigerian girl who won N120m at Saudi Arabia Qur’anic competition
Discover 11 key facts about Maryam Ibrahim Dan-Azumi, the Nigerian student who won N120m at the Saudi Arabia Qur’anic competition, making history for Niger Read More: https://punchng.com/things-to-know-about-nigerian-girl-who-won-n120m-at-saudi-arabia-quranic-competition/
Nigerian student Maryam Ibrahim Dan-Azumi has emerged the overall winner of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Recitation Competition held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Representing her country, she secured first position in the second category, which covers memorisation of the entire Holy Qur’an, recitation, Tajweed and interpretation.
Her victory was particularly significant as it marked the first participation of female contestants in the 46-year history of the competition, earning her a prize worth N120m and solidifying her status as a Qur'anic scholar.
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