Doha: HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater honored the winners of the second edition of the ‘Read, Rise, and Recite’ competition for the 2024-2025 academic year, organized by the Ministry’s Private Schools and Kindergartens Department, in collaboration with Beta Cambridge School, during a ceremony held at the permanent headquarters of the ministry.
According to Qatar News Agency, the competition aims to instill Islamic values in students, encouraging them to memorize and interpret the Holy Quran as a guiding principle in their lives, helping shape their character and enhance their academic performance through improved memorization and focus skills. It also seeks to foster positive competition and prepare participants to represent Qatar in international competitions.
In his speech during the ceremony, Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama stated that the competition carries spiritual and educational significance, as it is centered around the Holy Quran, making it a source of goodness and blessings. He praised the participating students for exemplifying Islamic values through their morals and performances, instilling hope and reassurance for a future in which the next generation carries and embodies the teachings of the Quran.
He further emphasized that genuine education stems from the heart, and that principles rooted in faith and the Quran remain steadfast against challenges. He noted that the large student turnout reflects the deep-seated goodness in their hearts.
Director of the Private Schools and Kindergartens Department Dr. Rania Mohammed expressed pride in the exceptional memorization and recitation skills demonstrated by the students. She commended the efforts of parents and schools in supporting and motivating students, highlighting that their excellence reflects a strong partnership between families and educational institutions. She further stressed the importance of initiatives that reinforce values and help shape balanced personalities inspired by the Quran in their conduct and strength in life.
The competition witnessed the participation of 1,077 students from 123 private schools and kindergartens, with students competing in multiple levels and categories, including ‘The Ten Minor Readings’ Category, requiring full Quran memorization with mastery in origins, phonetics, Tajweed, and recitation, excluding Hafs An Asim narration, alongside interpretation of Surah Al Isra, also five memorization Levels of Full Quran memorization, 15 Juz, 10 Juz, 5 Juz, and Juz Amma (for kindergarten and preparatory levels).
The prestigious title of ‘Taj Al Waqar’ was awarded to Ali Mohammed Mustafa Fathallah Al Makki, a student from Al Andalus Secondary Private School for Boys, who secured first place in full Quran memorization, embodying a distinguished model for students who preserve the Quran and follow its guidance in their educational journey.