Doha: The 61st edition of the annual school Holy Quran memorization competition continues, organized by the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs’ Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Awqaf Ministry announced that more than 24,000 male and female school students of all education levels are registered in the competition. The Ministry has established 97 examination committees across the country to conduct the testing process, which will run until May 8.

A total of 250 students from Al Maha Academy for Boys, spanning all educational levels from kindergarten to secondary school, are participating in the competition. The examinations at the Academy are overseen by a team from the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, which includes three examination committees as well as administrative and technical supervisors.

During his inspection visit, Muaath Alqassmi, a member of the competition’s organizing committee and head of the guidance and counseling section at the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to holding this competition regularly and ensuring its success.

Alqassmi noted that this edition is unique due to its inclusion of preschool and kindergarten levels, reflecting the Awqaf Ministry’s interest in the Holy Quran and encouraging students of all ages to memorize it.

In response, Shuja Uddin, School Principal of Al Maha Academy for Boys, highlighted his school’s significant participation in the current edition of the competition. He attributed this to the school administration’s efforts to instill Islamic values in students and actively encourage their participation, having directly contacted parents to facilitate their involvement.