TL;DR:
- Young Hafez Anas Mahfuz from Bangladesh secured first place in the junior category (ages 8-12) at the 13th Kuwait International Quran Competition, competing against participants from 74 countries.
- Qari Abu Zar Ghiffari achieved third place in the Qirat category, marking a significant milestone for Bangladesh in international Quranic recitation.
- The competition, held at Kuwait’s Crown Plaza from November 14-19, 2024, featured multiple categories including complete Quran memorization, recitation with ten styles, and youth memorization.
- Both winners are students of Markazul Faizil Quran Al Islami in Dhaka, continuing the institution’s legacy of producing international champions in Quranic competitions.
Bangladesh secured remarkable victories at the 13th Kuwait International Quran Competition, with Hafez Anas Mahfuz clinching first place in the junior category (ages 8-12) among competitors from 74 countries. The competition, held at Kuwait’s Crown Plaza, concluded on November 19, 2024, with results announced after Maghrib prayers.
Adding to the nation’s success, Qari Abu Zar Ghiffari achieved third place in the Qira’at category, marking a new milestone in Bangladesh’s Quranic recitation history. The competition featured participants across multiple categories, showcasing exceptional talent in Quran memorization and recitation.
Hafez Anas Mahfuz, a student at Markazul Faizil Quran Al Islami in Dhaka, continues the institution’s legacy of excellence. His achievement follows in the footsteps of previous winners from the same institution, including Muaz Mahmud and Saleh Ahmed Takrim. Notably, Anas, who hails from Gopalganj, had previously secured third place in the 2023 National Hifzul Quran Competition.
“This achievement is not just our institution’s pride but the pride of entire Bangladesh,” stated Mufti Murtaza Hasan Faizi Masum, the founding director of Markazul Faizil Quran. “May Allah accept Anas and Abu Zar as worthy scholars and servants of the faith. We seek everyone’s prayers for them. This accomplishment reflects our nation’s love for the Quran.”
The competition, organized by Kuwait’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, featured various categories including complete Quran memorization, recitation with ten styles, and a special technical category. The event has established itself as a prestigious platform for Quranic excellence since its inception in 2010, drawing participants from across the Islamic world.
Bangladesh’s consistent success in international Quranic competitions demonstrates the country’s growing prominence in Islamic scholarship and Quranic studies. The achievement adds to Bangladesh’s impressive record, following recent victories in similar competitions in Dubai and Makkah.
Source: Somoy News
