Qatar honours winners of global orphans’ Quran competition
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has honoured the winners of the inaugural global “Rufaqa” Orphans’ Branch of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition, bringing together Quranic excellence and humanitarian care for orphans from 20 countries.</p> <p>Undersecretary of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al…
Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has celebrated the winners of the inaugural global "Rufaqa" Orphans' Branch of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition. The event, held in Doha, honored 30 contestants from eight countries who competed in three categories: memorisation of the entire Quran, 20 parts, and 10 parts.
Undersecretary Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani presided over the closing ceremony, commending the top three winners in each category. Mohamed Tafsir Amed Jallow of The Gambia, Najm Al Thaqib Chowdhury of Bangladesh, and Mohamed Qamar Al Zaman of Bangladesh emerged as the champions.
The Rufaqa branch, the first global category within the Sheikh Jassim Quran Competition, specifically targets orphaned participants aged 12 to 20. Founded by Qatar Charity, the competition aimed to support orphaned children while nurturing their Quran memorization skills and recognizing promising Quranic talents.
A total of 389 orphan participants from 20 countries competed in the preliminary rounds, with 278 qualifying for the competition's final stage. The Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition, in partnership with Qatar Charity, aims to empower orphaned children by developing their abilities, building their personalities, discovering their talents, and strengthening their connection with the Holy Quran.
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