The semi-final of the National Al-Quran Memorisation and Its Understanding Competition for 1446 Hijrah will take place over three consecutive days, from January 7 to January 9, 2025, at the Muzakarah Hall, International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas.
Some 60 participants have been selected to compete in the semi-finals, comprising 29 males and 31 females across five categories.
In Category A, there are five male and seven female participants. Category B also has five male and seven female participants while six male and six female will compete in Category C.
Category D will see three male and nine female readers and Category E includes 10 male and two female readers.
Only five readers from each category with a score of 75 per cent or above will qualify for the final round, with preference given to those achieving higher scores if the number of eligible participants exceeds five.
The competition aims to encourage Muslims in Brunei Darussalam to develop a love for Al-Quran through memorisation, making it a part of their daily lives. It also seeks to increase the number of Al-Quran memorisers while inspiring participants and the public to understand Al-Quran’s meanings, including its lessons, guidance and the rules of tajweed.
This event highlights the nation’s commitment to fostering Al-Quran literacy and understanding among its people. – Fadley Faisal
