Qari from Bahrain, M'sian Qariah crowned champions of int'l Al-Quran recitation competition


KUALA LUMPUR: Bahraini qari (male reciter) Mohamed Sameer Mohamed Magahed and Malaysian qariah (female reciter) Sofizah Mousin, were crowned champions of their respective categories at the 62nd International Al-Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA) on Monday (Oct 24) night.

In the event held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Mohamed Sameer scored 93.33% while Sofizah scored 89.66%, with each taking home a cash prize and a trophy.

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