Bangsamoro teen places 3rd in Dubai International Quran Contest

Published March 28, 2024 7:44pm A Filipino placed third at the 27th Dubai International Holy Quran Contest held in the United Arab Emirates on March 12–23.  According to a statement from the Bangsamoro government, Muzaher Suweb Bito, a 17-year-old from Maguindanao del Sur, landed third out of 70 contestants from different countries in the competition […]

Bangsamoro teen places 3rd in Dubai International Quran Contest

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A Filipino placed third at the 27th Dubai International Holy Quran Contest held in the United Arab Emirates on March 12–23. 

According to a statement from the Bangsamoro government, Muzaher Suweb Bito, a 17-year-old from Maguindanao del Sur, landed third out of 70 contestants from different countries in the competition that aims to encourage excellence in Quran memorization.

On Tuesday, Bito received a plaque of recognition from BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim at the Bangsamoro Government Center (BGC) in Cotabato City.

A bill providing incentives for achievers from BARMM is now being drafted by the Bangsamoro government. — Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA Integrated News