National Quran competition begins with over 1200 participants

The national Quran recital competition commenced on Saturday with more than 1,200 participants.

Speaking at the ceremony held at the Islamic Centre, Vice President Faisal Naseem remarked that 'Hafizes' and 'Qaris', memorisers and reciters of the holy Islamic book respectively, are still brought in from other countries during the month of Ramadan despite the love Maldivians have for the Quran.