Eight Hafez, who were the winner of the ‘Quraner Noor’ competition, the biggest-ever Quran recitation contest in the country will leave Bangladesh for ‘Umrah’ tomorrow (October 17) morning.

Baitul Mukarram National Mosque devotees Committee President Haji Md. Eakub Ali disclosed the matter during a press conference held in the capital today (October 16).

Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir presented a tour to the competition winners in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

A total of 25 people, including the top winners, will leave Dhaka tomorrow for Saudi Arabia.

Musalli Committee Senior Vice-President Gulzar Ahmed, General Secretary Mizanur Rahman Manik, Senior Pesh Imam Mufti Mizanur Rahman, Pesh Imam Muhibbullahil Baki An Nadvi, and “Quraner Noor” Programme Coordinator Haider Ali were also present on the occasion.

Haji Md. Eakub Ali said Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir has a big heart. Bashundhara Group practices what it says. Top Hafez from all over the country are going to perform Umrah with their families. Next time this competition will be at the international level. Then the number of winners will be increased. 

Hafez Nuruddin Muhammad Zakaria the champion of ‘Quraner Noor’ competition said, “What I never imagined, is now becoming a reality thanks to Bashundhara Group. For this support, we thank the Almighty Allah and express our gratitude to the Bashundhara Group. I hope, in the future, the ‘Quraner Noor’ program will be held on a larger scale.

BDST: 2157 HRS, OCT 16, 2023
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