President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim attended the 31st National Quran Recitation Awards ceremony, held at Republic Square this evening. Vice President Abdulla Jihad also attended the ceremony.

The President awarded trophies and certificates to the overall first place winners of the competition while the First Lady presented to the first place winners in different categories. Minister of Defence and National Security Adam Shareef and Minister of Home Affairs Azleen Ahmed presented awards to the first and second runner ups.

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Ahmed Ziyad, as well as other senior officials of the administration attended the event.