Ramadan Quran Competition in Uganda Concludes

IQNA – The closing ceremony of a Ramadan Quran competition in Uganda was held in the East African country this week.

The contest was organized for two weeks during Ramadan by the Cultural Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in collaboration with Uganda’s UBC Television.

It was aimed at enhancing the level of Quran memorization and recitation and identifying Quranic talents and capacities.

The five-strong panel of judges included Zeynab Qassemi, a memorizer of the entire Quran and the wife of Iranian Cultural Attaché Abdollah Abbasi.

The participants competed in seven categories, including Quran memorization, recitation, Tajweed and interpretation.

The top winners in each category were awarded at the closing ceremony.

Addressing the event, Morris Mugisha Herbert, the deputy CEO of UBC Television, welcomed the guests and participants of the competition and expressed his gratitude to the Cultural Attaché of Iran for the support in hosting this national Quran competition.

Amineh Zavadeh, the permanent secretary of Uganda’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, emphasized the importance of young people engaging more deeply with the Holy Quran in their education and upbringing.

She noted that this connection plays a crucial role in preserving social ethics and religious values, transforming them into righteous and beneficial individuals in society.

Abdullah Abbasi, in his speech, highlighted that organizing such Quranic competitions, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, fosters a stronger bond between young people and the Holy Quran.

He said this connection will have valuable impacts on their personal and social lives.

He described the Holy Quran as a kind of university that teaches individuals to live in peace and harmony with others while maintaining family ties, protecting them from the snares of Satan.

Majid Safar, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Uganda, was another speaker at the ceremony.

He considered the holy month of Ramadan the best opportunity for reflection on the teachings of the divine book, such as patience, endurance, justice, strong family life, and relationships that go beyond mere diplomacy.

He further emphasized the fundamental role of media in shaping society and expressed his gratitude to UBC television for promoting Quranic teachings within the Ugandan community.

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