The Council of Al-Khalidiya in Sharjah recently celebrated the winners of the tenth edition of the “Rattle Quranic” competition, exemplifying the community’s commitment to promoting Quranic values. This event, held in collaboration with the Manar Al-Sabeel Center for Quran Memorization and under the generous patronage of the heirs of the late Ghanem Saeed Mattar Al-Suwaidi, highlights the significance of the Quran in the lives of residents and their dedication to nurturing these values in their children.
The Al-Khalidiya District Council honored the male and female winners of the tenth edition of the “Rattle Quranic” competition. This initiative was organized in partnership with the Manar Al-Sabeel Center for Quran Memorization and has received ongoing support from the heirs of the late Ghanem Saeed Mattar Al-Suwaidi. A total of 122 contestants participated from the children of Al-Khalidiya, showcasing the esteemed position the Quran holds in the hearts of the community and the commitment of families to instill its principles in their offspring.
The award ceremony was attended by His Excellency Khalfan Saeed Al-Marri, Chairman of the Al-Khalidiya District Council, along with His Excellency Mohammed Rashid bin Gurash, Vice Chairman of the Council, and Council members His Excellency Thani Hazim Al-Suwaidi and His Excellency Mohammed Hamad Al-Sari. Also present were representatives from the sponsoring family, staff members, parents, and local residents who joined in celebrating the success and accomplishments of the youth.
The Al-Khalidiya District Council emphasized that organizing the competition aligns with its community vision to reinforce Islamic values and enhance youth connection to the Holy Quran. The initiative seeks to encourage both boys and girls to memorize sections of the Quran, including Juz Amma, Juz Tabarak, and a quarter of Yasin, while adhering to correct Tajweed rules. This effort aims to raise a generation steadfast in their connection to the Quran and knowledgeable of its meanings and core values.
This tenth edition introduced a unique initiative titled “Muezzin of the District,” aimed at discovering and nurturing promising talents in the call to prayer. It encourages youth to engage with this significant Islamic practice, thereby strengthening their connection to mosques and their community roles.
During the ceremony, His Excellency Khalfan Saeed Al-Marri honored the winners across various competition categories. In the students’ division, the first branch was won by Obaid Ali Obaid Al-Qassab Al-Mahiri, followed by Zayed Mohammed Ahmed Bin Dasmal Al-Mazrouei in second place and Matar Abdullah Matar Said Al-Suwaidi in third. In the second branch, Khalifa Mohammed Rashid Khamees Al-Suwaidi secured first place, with Rashid Mohammed Rashid Khamees Al-Suwaidi in second. Ahmed Issa Khalifa Bin Dasmal Al-Mazrouei won first place in the third branch, while Sultan Mohammed Ahmed Bin Dasmal Al-Mazrouei came in second.
In the “Muezzin of the District” category, Abdullah Issa Khalifa Bin Dasmal Al-Mazrouei was awarded first place, with Abdulrahman Khalifa Bin Dasmal Al-Mazrouei taking second, and Saif Omar Said Hatem Al-Suwaidi coming in third. Among the female students, Maryam Abdullah Matar Said Al-Suwaidi achieved first place in the first branch, while Fatima Issa Bin Dasmal Al-Mazrouei ranked second. In the second branch, Maryam Mohammed Rashid Khamees Al-Suwaidi took first place, with Hour Khalifa Ahmed Bin Dasmal Al-Mazrouei in second, and Bashayer Faraj Obaid Faraj Al-Suwaidi winning first place in the third branch. The fourth branch, reserved for women, saw Asma Khalifa Jumaa Al-Suwaidi in first place and Fatima Abdul Wahid Al-Otaibi in second.
The recognition also extended to the supervisors and memorizers who played vital roles in preparing and training the contestants. Ahmed Mohammed Hamdi Barakat, Ahmed Abdulhamid Ali, Abdullah Ahmed Karj, Imad Hamdi Mohammed, and Abdulrahim Wahba were among those acknowledged, alongside female supervisors like Intisar Khalid Ibrahim Hassan, Ameera Sayid Abdulhamid, Amal Hussein Ahmed Hussein, and Ghada Mousa Qutub, honoring their continuous efforts in teaching the Quran and instilling its principles in the youth.
In a gesture that reflects the council’s appreciation for family involvement in achieving excellence, several parents whose children excelled in multiple competition categories were also recognized. This included Mohammed Rashid Khamees Al-Suwaidi for having three outstanding children, Abdullah Matar Said Al-Suwaidi for two of his children, and Issa Khalifa Bin Dasmal Al-Mazrouei for having four winning children. Mohammed Ahmed Bin Dasmal Al-Mazrouei was honored as well for his children’s achievements. This recognition highlights their commitment to nurturing a generation that values and upholds the teachings of the Quran.
His Excellency Khalfan Saeed Al-Marri reaffirmed that recognition would not be limited to just the top winners but would extend to all participants, providing them with financial rewards to honor their contributions and motivate them to continue their memorization and learning journeys in future competitions. He noted that the total financial rewards allocated for contestants and participants amounted to 131,000 Dirhams, generously provided by the heirs of the late Ghanem Saeed Matar Al-Suwaidi, who have continuously supported this blessed initiative for the tenth consecutive year.
The ceremony concluded with a recognition certificate presented to the heirs of the late Ghanem Saeed Matar Al-Suwaidi, acknowledging their significant role and contributions towards the “Rattle Quranic” competition and its various initiatives. The attendees were invited to pray for the deceased, seeking mercy and forgiveness, and to acknowledge the impact of his ongoing support for Quranic projects aimed at cultivating generations dedicated to the Holy Quran and its teachings.