Hosted by Plenary Hall at International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas, it continues for three consecutive nights.

This year 12 participants – five Qaris (male reciters) and five Qariahs (female reciters) who advanced from the semi-final and the 1437H/2016 Qari and Qariah champion – are competing, said a press release by the Southeast Asian country’s Ministry of Religious Affairs.

The first night of the event saw four participants competing, followed by a recitation of the Quran by the invited Qari from the Republic of Indonesia, Ustaz Mohammed Miftah Farid. On the second night, eight participants competed, followed by another Al-Quran recitation by the Ustaz.

The competition which carried the theme ‘The Quran is My Companion that Enriches My Life’ will wrap up on Thursday.

Source: Borneo Bulletin