Brunei Honours Its Quran Reading Champ 

Bandar Seri Begawan - Youths who can wisely use the knowledge of reading the Holy Book of Al-Quran could glorify the country's name in the regional and international arena.

This was stated by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pehin Dato Haji Awang Hussain, at a Kesyukuran Ceremony in honour of the country's male reader or Qari who became champion in the Second Quran Reading Competition for Asean Youth early this year held in Brunei three years ago.

Pehin Hussain said the country's was also proud of the excellent achievement of the country's Qari, Awang Muhammad Fahmie who emerged winner in the International competition.

The Minister also expressed the hope that Muhammad Fahmie's achievement can encourage other youths in the country to be more active in upgrading the reading quality of the Al-Quran. 

THE function was highlighted with a Quran reading by champion reader Awang Mohammad Fahmie.

At the ceremony, Awang Muhammad Fahmie received $5,000 from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports for winning the competition.

The, competition showed positive results in the reading quality of the Holy Book among the male and female readers who participated in the contest, according to a top Religious Ministry official. Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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