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The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sultan Matar bin Dalmouk Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Establishment's Board of Directors; His Excellency Omar Ali Al Shamsi, Director of the Establishment; Dr Abdullah Khalaf Al Hosani, Secretary General of the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah; Establishment Board Members Saleh Balleith Al Tunaiji and Aisha Al Howaidi; and Dr Salem Al Dobi, Member of the UAE Council for Fatwa; parents and relatives of the students were also present.
The ceremony honoured 95 memorisers, including 66 males and 29 females, from the Establishment's students who had worked hard to complete the memorisation of the Holy Quran, representing the blessed fruits of the Establishment's efforts and sponsorship. This award falls within the framework of the Sharjah Noble Quran and Sunnah Est.'s mission to graduate generations of Quranic scholars who combine memorisation with high morals, contributing to strengthening the identity of Emirati society.
The award also embodies the Emirate of Sharjah's vision to be a beacon of knowledge and faith, and a leading global centre for serving the Holy Quran and caring for its memorisers.
The ceremony began with the UAE national anthem, followed by a fragrant recitation from the Holy Quran by one of the honoured students. This was followed by a video presentation showcasing the award's journey, its stages, and its achievements since its inception, highlighting the efforts of the Establishment's Quran memorisation circles spread across the Emirate of Sharjah, as well as the Holy Quran Memorisation Award, one of the Establishment's distinguished awards.
His Excellency Sultan Mattar bin Dalmook Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Establishment's Board of Directors, then delivered a speech in which he expressed his pride in the great achievement made by the Establishment's sons and daughters. He emphasised that honouring the Holy Quran memorisers in this award represents a moment of pride and honour, as it elevates the status and standing of those who carry the Book of God.
In his speech, His Excellency Sultan Mattar bin Dalmouk Al Ketbi said: "today, we stand before a great honour, which is the honoring of the elite of our sons and daughters, whom God has chosen to memorise His Holy Book. Congratulations to them for this lofty award, which is unmatched. These memorisers have ascended to a lofty status through the honour of the Quran and have attained a divine status with which God has singled them out, setting an example for their peers."
Al Ketbi added that the Sharjah Noble Quran and Sunnah Est., in celebrating them, continues its blessed mission of spreading Quranic circles and sponsoring the teaching of the Quran through memorisation and recitation throughout the emirate, with the generous support of the wise leadership and the generous patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
Al Ketbi explained that the the Quran Award, which is dedicated to members of the Establishment's Quran memorisation circles, in its second year, has demonstrated the competency and excellence of the contestants, with more than a thousand applications submitted for the second round.
Al Ketbi affirmed that three hundred male and female students were honoured, reflecting the widespread interest in the Establishment's classes and an appreciation for its role in serving the Holy Quran. He emphasised that this blessed effort will only bear fruit thanks to the dedication and sincere efforts of the Establishment's staff.
Dr Salem Al Dubi delivered a motivational speech in which he praised the Establishment's efforts and its care for its students. He emphasised that this award embodies the meanings of pride and honour for Quran memorisers, urging the students to continue their commitment to the Book of God in both their character and actions.
The ceremony concluded with the honouring of the 95 memorisers. Students and their families expressed their overwhelming joy at this honour, which they consider a precious prize, affirming that memorising the Holy Quran will remain a beacon that guides their steps and illuminates their lives.
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