By Abdullahi Jalalludeen <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters has announced the Abibatu Mogaji Tinubu Memorial Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Kano, a tribute to the late Alhaja Abibat Mogaji Tinubu, a mother, matriarch, and towering figure in Nigerian commerce and Islamic devotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senator Bashir Lado , said the competition, which started on April 21st, 2025, has drawn over 4,400 young male and female Qur’an reciters from across Kano State’s 44 Local Government Areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the competition is divided into five categories of recitation, namely: Juz 2, Juz 10, Juz 20, Juz 40, and Juz 60. Over 440 contestants have advanced to the zonal stages, with 150 state-level finalists, comprising 75 males and 75 females, competing in the final stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lado further stated that the Grand Finale is scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at Meena Events Center, Kano State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the competition features renowned judges and scholars from Algeria and Al-Azhar University, one of the oldest and most prestigious Islamic universities in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He maintained that their presence speaks the global significance and credibility of the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
” Kano State was chosen as the host location due to its reputation as a beacon of Islamic learning and Qur’anic excellence. “<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The state has produced globally celebrated Qur’an reciters, including Gwani Hafiz Mohamed Danbirni and Gwani Mohamed Sani Lawan.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The competition is a celebration of motherhood, faith, and legacy, aiming to inspire a revival of learning, unity, and spiritual excellence across Nigeria.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senator Basheer Lado, added that the initiative is in Honor of Alhaja Abibat Mogaji Tinubu’s life, defined by her devotion to Islam and her impact on commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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