President and First Lady attend Huffaz Graduation Ceremony
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed attended the Huffaz Graduation Ceremony at the Islamic Centre, organised by the National Centre for the Holy Quran.
During the ceremony, President Dr Muizzu presented certificates to the 22 graduating Huffaz. In line with the Administration’s special focus on promoting religious affairs, the teachings of the Holy Quran have expanded to the atolls.
Following the Government's decision to conduct Quran classes on every inhabited island, free classes are now being conducted in 10 mosques nationwide. Efforts to resume classes at various branches of the National Centre for the Holy Quran, which had previously been stalled, have been successful. The Government has recruited Quran teachers from abroad for six islands to ensure the continuity of these classes. Additionally, Quran classes in Hulhumalé have been enhanced, and a new centre has been inaugurated in Villimalé, where classes have commenced.
Currently, 630 students are enrolled in the Government’s hifz programme. The Government has decided to double the allowance paid to Huffaz and elevate the criteria for their certification to an advanced level.
The Government has also initiated a programme titled “Tahsinul Quran” to improve the quality of Quran recitation among imams of mosques, and a programme titled “Maqamat Ul Quranil Kareem” to develop and promote the skills of the Holy Quran. The government has also ended Zakat funding for the National Quran Competition, bringing more prestige to the competition by directly funding it through the state budget. Additionally, the Government plans to host a separate Quran competition for Huffaz, starting this year.
List of Graduands
1. Al-Hafiz Mohamed Mish-al Azim, H.Light Line / Male', for memorising the Quran at 18 years
2. Al-Hafiz Rayyaan Ahmed Mohamed, Dhadimagu , Dhoores / Fuvahmulah City, for memorising the Quran at 15 years
3. Al-Hafiza Aminath Manha Binth Ismail, Asurumaage / V.Thinadhoo, for memorising the Quran at 15 years
4. Al-Hafiza Aishath Zeek Riyaz, Ocean / Addu City Feydhoo, for memorising the Quran at 14 years
5. Al-Hafiz Abdullah Ahsan Saeed, Dearest / Addu City Feydhoo, for memorising the Quran at 14 years
6. Al-Hafiz Uvais Bin Inaaz, Violet Villa / GDh.Rathafandhoo, for memorising the Quran at 16 years
7. Al-Hafiza Aminath Ilma Tholhath, Ma.Rihiraalhu / Male’, for memorising the Quran at 17 years
8. Al-Hafiz Athik Abdul Sattar, Niru / N. Maafaru, for memorising the Quran at 18 years
9. Al-Hafiz Zalaf bin Nafiu, Shaadhee Villa / Adh.Mahibadhoo, for memorising the Quran at 12 years
10. Al-Hafiz Mus’ab Bin Faisal, Bageeechaa Manzil / K.Guraidhoo, for memorising the Quran at 12 years
11. Al-Hafiz Ahmed Raeef Mohamed, Gulfaam Hiya / R.Maduvvari, for memorising the Quran at 17 years
12. Al-Hafiza Aishath So-Ibath Mohamed Rikzaan, Family / Lh.Naifaru, for memorising the Quran at 16 years
13. Al-Hafiz Abdulla Hayaan Hameez, Guraha / Lh.Naifaru, for memorising the Quran at 16 years
14. Al-Hafiz Asir Arif Yusuf, Alhivilla ge / B.Eydhafushi, for memorising the Quran at 14 years
15. Al-Hafiz Aarish Abdulla Ibrahim, Aaz / Lh.Naifaru, for memorising the Quran at 14 years
16. Al-Hafiz Zaalif Madheeh, Hiyaavahi / Lh.Naifaru for memorising the Quran at 13 years
17. Al-Hafiz Abdullah Zakwaan Mohammad Rikzaan, Family / Lh. Naifaru, for memorising the Quran at 13 years
18. Al-Hafiza Mariyam Hunaa Hassan, Maalegan, Highway / Fuvahmulah City, for memorising the Quran at 17 years
19. Al-Hafiz Bilal Bin Ahmed, G.Heenaahiyaa / Male’, for memorising the Quran at 15 years
20. Al-Hafiza Aishath Lizy, Vehi / Sh.Milandhoo, for memorising the Quran at 23 years
21. Al-Hafiz Alavi Ayyub Bun Mohamed Shujau, M.Raiy Endheri / Male', for memorising the Quran at 13 years
22. Al-Hafiza Nabahath Abdulla, Salvation / Aa.Himandhoo, for memorising the Quran at 18 years
