Young Pakistani wins fourth place in int'l Quran recitation contest

10-year-old Muhammad Bashar secures prize of $1,500 in competition held in Algeria featuring participants from 15 countries

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Muhammad Bashar, 10-year-old child secures fourth position in the international Quran recitation competition, Mazamir Dawood. — APP/File
Muhammad Bashar, 10-year-old child secures fourth position in the international Quran recitation competition, "Mazamir Dawood". — APP/File

ISLAMABAD: A ten-year-old boy, Muhammad Bashar, from Pakistan's  Swat has made his country proud by securing fourth place in an international Quran recitation competition held in Algeria.

His achievement highlighted the strong cultural and spiritual ties between Pakistan and Algeria.

Bashar recently participated in the international Quran recitation competition, "Mazamir Dawood", which was organised by Algerian private media outlet Echorouk

The contest took place from August 18 to 31, featuring participants from over 15 countries.

Securing the fourth position in the prestigious competition, Bashar has earned a prize of $1,500.

Echorouk hosts the event annually, showcasing the talents of young Quran reciters from around the world. 

In addition to this event, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments of Algeria organises the international contest each year under the patronage of the President of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune.