Categories: International News

Young Pakistani Quran reciter Shines at Int’l Competition

A Pakistani Quran reciter, Ten-year-old Muhammad Bashar from Swat, has achieved remarkable recognition on the global stage by securing fourth place in the prestigious international Quran recitation competition, “Mazamir Dawood,” held in Algeria.

The competition, organized by the Algerian private media outlet Echorouk, took place from August 18 to 31 and drew participants from over 15 countries. Bashar’s exceptional performance has not only brought honor to his country but also highlighted the deep cultural and spiritual connections between Pakistan and Algeria.

Read More: IWPG Colombia hosts award ceremony for art competition

Bashar’s impressive fourth-place finish earned him a prize of $1,500. This annual event, hosted by Echorouk, celebrates the talents of young Quran reciters from around the world and is supported by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments of Algeria under the patronage of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

The achievement of this young Pakistani reciter underscores the rich tradition of Quranic recitation in Pakistan and the country’s continued commitment to fostering and showcasing its spiritual heritage on the international stage.

Web Desk

Recent Posts

Pathfinder Global and Azad Properties join forces to drive retail innovation across Saudi with RetailGPT

RIYADH: In a landmark moment at the MENA Congress Retail in Riyadh, the leading retail…

21 hours ago

Dubai Property Market sets new benchmarks with over 50,000 sales transactions

DUBAI: The real estate market in Dubai continues to grow at an exponential rate, driven…

21 hours ago

UAE well-positioned to become a regional and global publishing hub

SHARJAH: TRENDS Research and Advisory, in collaboration with the Emirates Publishers Association, has launched a…

22 hours ago

Ukraine hits Russia with US ATACMS missiles for first time

Ukraine used U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles to hit a Russian military site in the Bryansk region…

2 days ago

Imran Khan’s Release Unlikely, Says Faisal Vawda

Islamabad: Senator Faisal Vawda has dismissed the possibility of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned November 24…

2 days ago

Leave PTI if can’t attend Nov 24 protest: Imran Khan

Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has called on party leaders and ticket holders…

2 days ago