Islamic Poetry Recitation Competition Held

Bandar Seri Begawan – The finals of the Islamic Poetry Recitation Competition in conjunction with the Prophet Mohamad’s Birthday Anniversary at the Belait District was held this morning.

The Belait District Kadi Pengiran Haji Ahmad in his speech hoped more religious functions should be organised in the district in the future.

Twenty-two participants competed.

The category for government and non-government secondary schools was won by Mohamad Mustaqin bin Omar from the Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar Secondary School in Mumong and Dayang Rinawati Dollah of the St. John’s School in Kuala Belait.

Awang Sulfadli bin  Nasu and Dayang Nurhayna Mohamad both from the Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Religious School in Seria won the religious schools category.

Meanwhile Dayang Yossnani Sulkifli was the winner in the category open for public.

The Chief Guest presented the prizes.

The aim of the competition is to liven up the Maulud celebrations and encourage students to speak up in public, and to propagate Islamic values in Islamic Literature.

The competition took place at the Anthony College in Seria.