Malaysia’s 65th Int’l Quran Competition Opens with 49 Nations Represented
The 65th edition of the competition began in Kuala Lumpur with a ceremonial opening officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
In his speech at the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Anwar underscored Malaysia’s commitment to promoting the Quran’s message globally. He also announced a new initiative to further these efforts.
"On August 8, I will launch the Mushaf Ummah Program to broaden the dissemination of the Quran and the message of Islam around the world through official translations into 30 world languages,” the Prime Minister said.
"In all my travels around the world — to Peru, Brazil, France, Cambodia, and dozens of other countries in recent years — every time I visit, I bring the Quran along with a translation in that country's language, and we distribute it officially. This, I believe, is a good approach," Bernama quoted him as saying.
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Also present at the opening were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.
Representing Gambia, 22-year-old Abdallah Jobe was the first participant to recite, followed by Fatima Zahra As-Safar from Morocco.
Participants from Iran, Singapore, and Algeria are among the seven scheduled to perform their recitations on Sunday.
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Held from August 2 to 9, this year’s MTHQA carries the theme “Developing a MADANI Community,” and features 71 participants from 49 countries.
Winners will receive cash prizes of RM40,000 for first place, RM30,000 for second, and RM20,000 for third place, along with jewelry sponsored by the Islamic Economic Development Foundation of Malaysia (YAPEIM).
Source: Agencies
