Iqra Arabic School Conducts DK & Udupi District Hifz Competition to Celebrate 25 Years of Excellence
Mangaluru: In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru, successfully organized a district-level Hifz-ul-Quran competition for students from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. The event took place on the school campus in Kankanady, starting at 9 AM and concluding at 5:30 PM, with a concluding program held at 6 PM. The competition saw enthusiastic participation from around 15 different educational institutions.
Following thorough online and offline preliminary tests, 25 finalists were shortlisted for the grand finale. The competition was divided into three categories based on the number of Juz memorized: *10 Juz, 20 Juz, and 30 Juz.
10 Juz Category:
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1st Place: Mohammed Ismail Mandal, son of Abul Farak Mandal (Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru)
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2nd Place: Umar Ahmad P, son of Muhammad Ijaz P (Peace Public School, Kallapu)
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3rd Place: Eisa Rabah Ruknuddin, son of Abdul Rafi Ruknuddin (Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru)
20 Juz Category:
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1st Place: Owais Mohsin, son of Musthafa Kempi (Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru)
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2nd Place: Muhammad Arsh, son of Badruddin (Al Bayan Arabic College)
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3rd Place: Kazi Abdulla Taqi, son of Kazi Abdul Basith (Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru)
30 Juz Category:
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1st Place: Syed Muwawiya Qadri, son of Sayed Ibrahim Qadri (Jamia Darussunnah, Shiroor)
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2nd Place: Abdul Hannan, son of Saalim Khalifa (Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru)
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3rd Place: MD Samir Alam, son of MD Alamgir (Al Ma'arif Educational Trust, Karkala)
The event highlighted the dedication of the students to memorizing the Holy Quran and reflected the institution's commitment to fostering Islamic education. The organizers expressed their gratitude to all participants and congratulated the winners for their exceptional efforts.
The prize distribution program was held at 6 PM, where the winners were announced, and a total cash prize of ₹1,20,000 was awarded. The cash prizes will be formally handed over during the school's 25th anniversary celebration, scheduled for May 2025.
The conclusion program was graced by the esteemed presence of Mufti Riyaz ur Rahman Rashadi, Khateeb of Shameer Masjid, Carstreet, Mangaluru.
Consolation prizes were given to all participants. The program was presided over by the Principal, Maulana Saalim Khalifa Nadwi, Vice Principal Maulana Dawood Khalifa Nadwi, Hifz Department Head Qari Razaul Kareem, and Program Convenor Mohammed Farhan Nadwi.
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Wanted criminal carrying Rs 15,000 reward injured in encounter, arrested: Delhi Police
New Delhi (PTI): A wanted criminal carrying a Rs 15,000 reward was arrested following a brief exchange of fire near southeast Delhi's Amar Colony, police said on Tuesday.
According to the police, information was received that Mohammad Rizwan, who is wanted by Uttar Pradesh Police, was in Amar Colony area, and a trap was laid to intercept him.
However, when the police team attempted to apprehend Rizwan, he opened fire in a desperate bid to escape.
The team retaliated and Rizwan sustained a bullet injury in his right leg, and was subsequently overpowered by the police team, a senior officer said.
He was immediately taken into custody and provided medical assistance.
Police said Rizwan had come to Delhi with the intention of committing a crime, but was apprehended before he could execute his plan.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions, and further investigation is underway to ascertain his involvement in other criminal cases, the officer said.
