Doha, April 08 (QNA) - The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs honored 48 students who memorized the Holy Quran during the first quarter of 2026. These students were enrolled in Quranic learning centers under the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance.

The ceremony, part of the "Quran Memorization Completion Sessions" program, was held under the patronage of HE Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem, at the Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al-Thani Mosque in The Pearl-Qatar.

In a statement released Wednesday, the Ministry noted that this inaugural ceremony for the students honored reflects its commitment to celebrating the achievements of Quranic learning centers, encouraging students who have memorized the Holy Quran to continue reviewing and consolidating their memorization, and fostering a culture of Quran memorization among children and youth.

The Ministry affirmed its commitment to making the Quran Memorization Sessions a regular Quranic program, organizing sessions to celebrate the completion of the Holy Quran and honor students enrolled in Quranic learning centers.

The program will be held every four months, totaling three sessions annually, fostering a spirit of healthy competition among students and highlighting the efforts of Quranic centers in producing memorizers of the Holy Book.

Fahd Ahmed Al Mohammed, Head of the Quran and its Sciences Department at the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance, emphasized that the Quran Memorization Sessions program is a new and innovative initiative that the Ministry is keen to implement due to its significant educational and motivational impact.

He explained that the Quran memorization sessions program aims to cultivate a spirit of healthy competition among students, showcase the achievements of Quranic learning centers, celebrate new memorizers, and encourage them to continue reviewing and consolidating their memorization, thus ensuring the sustainability of their memorization of the Holy Quran.

He added that holding these sessions regularly contributes to strengthening the connection of young people with the Holy Quran and instills the values ​​of achievement and diligence.

He expressed his appreciation for the support of HE the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs and his continuous commitment to sponsoring and developing Quranic education programs to serve all segments of society.

Al Mohammed emphasized that organizing this ceremony is part of a comprehensive system of programs and activities implemented by the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance. These programs aim to promote the memorization and teaching of the Holy Quran, motivate students, and enhance the role of Quranic learning centers in building a conscious generation grounded in the Quran, imbued with its ethics, and capable of conveying its message to society.

The ceremony honored students of varying ages who had completed memorizing the Holy Quran over the past three months, along with their parents and teachers who had dedicated significant efforts throughout their years of memorization in Quranic study circles.

This event reflected the fruitful educational and pedagogical efforts undertaken by Quranic learning centers.

The ceremony featured several Quranic and spiritual segments, beginning with a beautiful recitation by one of the graduating students. This was followed by a collective recitation of the Quran by the students in a circle, with each student reciting a verse from the end of Surah Al Baqarah. (QNA)