Public Service Media (PSM) has announced its decision to host the Al-Noorul Mubeen International Quran Competition this year after a long hiatus. PSM’s Managing Director Ibrahim Nasreen made the announcement on TVM's Mi Vaguthu programme.
Nasreen said PSM broadcasts various programs throughout the year to disseminate information to the public, especially during the month of Ramadan. In Ramadan, content is centred around religious themes, he said, with priority given to raise public awareness on religions matters.
Nasreen revealed that the company is working to host an international Quran competition as the highlight of this year’s programmes. He noted that PSM hosted a similar programme in 2018, with participants from 11 countries including the Maldives.
PSM’s Managing Director expressed hope that Al-Noorul Mubeen Quran Competition would be of even higher quality and attract more participants from different countries this year. He added that priority would be given to neighbouring countries and other Islamic countries. The judges panel will be comprised of foreign experts, similar to the previous competition. Nasreen further stated that the new competition aims to be the best-organised competition to date, offering the most significant prizes of all programmes hosted by PSM this year.
In 2018, PSM hosted the Al-Noorul Mubeen Quran companion in collaboration with the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and the National Centre for the Holy Quran. Discussions are already underway with the Islamic Ministry regarding the new competition, and the aim is to conclude the planning stage by the end of Ramadan, said Nasreen.