A memorizer of the Holy Qur’an from Kano State, Buhari Idris has emerged as the overall winner of the 39th National Qur’an Recitation Competition, which concluded in Birnin Kebbi.
Buhari won the top position in the prestigious apex category, which involved memorization of the entire Qur’an and mastery of its different modes of recitation. amonst 238 reciters from 35 states who participated in the 8-day competition, comprising 125 males and 113 females.
He was crowned ‘Gwarzōn Shekara’ (Hero of the Year) by the Chief Host, Governor of Kebbi State Nasir Idris, and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar and was awarded with a brand-new car, ₦500,000 for fueling, a plasma television, and a Hajj seat.
In the female category, Rumaisa’u Dahiru Ibrahim secured first place in the senior recitation category. She was crowned ‘Gwarzuwār Shekara’ (Heroine of the Year) by the First Lady of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris.
She eceived a brand-new car and N500,000 for fueling, a deep freezer, and a Hajj seat.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, emphasised the need for unity among Muslim and the oneness of coming together for the good of the nation
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammadu Mera, who chaired the Local Organizing Committee, disclosed that the Kebbi State Government covered the cost of hosting the event, while private donations amounting to ₦8.6 million and ten cars were also received.
Dr Ibrahim Suraj, a Kano state judge expressed joy after one of the Hafiz from his state, won the First position.
Winners in various categories received cash prizes ranging from N1 million to N2 million. All participants and their coordinators received N50,000 each from the Kebbi State Government.
