The administration plans to inaugurate an annual ceremony dedicated to honouring individuals who have memorised the Noble Quran, Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has revealed. This initiative will commence during the fasting month of Ramadan, according to the minister.
In a post to social media, Minister Shaheem announced that the event is planned to take place annually on the eve of the 27th day of Ramadan, which holds immense spiritual significance in Islam. Highlighting the details of the ceremony, Minister Shaheem stated that award recipients will don a special gown as part of the honours conferred upon them.
The government also presents a special medal to each Hafiz—individuals who have committed the Holy Quran to heart— in recognition of their dedication and effort. Earlier this year, 28 Hafizes who had committed the Holy Quran to heart between October 2022 and 1 September 2024 were awarded these medals.
Minister Shaheem added that three more individuals have recently completed their memorisation, with two of them currently requesting to be examined by the ministry. Among these individuals, a remarkable five-year-old child has also completed the memorisation and is seeking examination, he revealed.
Earlier this year, the administration launched a programme to facilitate Umrah pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia for Hafizes, offering them the opportunity to perform the sacred pilgrimage as a reward for their dedication.