Abu dhabi: The Eminence Ahmed El-Tayeb Mosque at the Abrahamic Family House organised a ceremony honouring the winners of the third edition of the Ahmed El-Tayeb Mosque Quran Competition. The ceremony celebrated the competition and its role in supporting memorisers of the Holy Quran and encouraging them to excel.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event was held in collaboration with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (AWQAF) and attended by Dr. Hamad Mohammed Alsudain, Acting Executive Director of Abrahamic Family House, and Mubarak Al Hosani, Director of the Office of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award. Dr. Mahmoud Nagah, Imam for Eminence Ahmed El-Tayeb Mosque, highlighted the ceremony's significance in recognising the remarkable efforts of the contestants in memorising and reciting the Holy Quran, and the outstanding standard they demonstrated.
Nagah explained that the competition, organised in cooperation with the AWQAF, embodies purposeful institutional collaboration supporting memorisers of the Holy Quran. It encourages children and youth to follow the teachings of the Holy Quran by drawing inspiration from its meanings in their daily lives, while strengthening moral and human values.
Furthermore, Nagah emphasised that the competition marks a significant milestone in fostering a spirit of positive competition among participants from across the UAE. It also reflects the depth of the social diversity embraced by the UAE, reinforcing its status as a global model of coexistence. Quranic initiatives remain a cornerstone of the mosque's programmes, nurturing younger generations' connection to the Holy Quran and advancing its vision of building a cohesive society rooted in shared human values.
AWQAF congratulated the winners and encouraged them to follow the values of the Quran and serve as positive role models for society and future generations. They commended the competition's progress and development, affirming that organising local and international Quranic competitions in the UAE reflects the commitment of the UAE and its leadership to serving the Quran, supporting its institutions, and honouring those who memorise it.
The Ahmed El-Tayeb Mosque Quran Competition was held over two weeks at the Eminence Ahmed El-Tayeb Mosque in the Abrahamic Family House, from 16th to 26th February, under the supervision of the AWQAF. The competition saw 150 participants from different emirates, age groups, and nationalities, competing across five categories based on the extent of Quran memorisation.
The organisers honoured 50 winners who achieved the top five positions across the various competition categories, appreciating their excellence in memorising the Holy Quran. All participating contestants were honoured as well.
The Abrahamic Family House continues to fulfil its humanitarian and cultural mission as a pioneering model for dialogue among religions and cultures, promoting values of peace, tolerance, and coexistence. Through its initiatives and programmes, it supports building bridges of understanding among community members and contributes to reinforcing the UAE's position as a model for coexistence and mutual respect.