President of the Philippines delivers message at the National Quran Contest

The 46th edition of the national Quran contest in the Philippines was held with a message from President Rodrigo Duterte.

The 46th edition of the national Quran contest in the Philippines was held with a message from President Rodrigo Duterte.

Duterte sent warm greetings to the Philippines’ Muslim community and thanked the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos for organizing the contest.

In the message, read out at the opening of the contest, Duterte also hoped that the Philippines’ Muslims will be good ambassadors for the country in the world.

Speaking at the event, secretary general of the commission, Saidamen Balt Pangarungan, gave a report on the annual organization of the competition and expressed hope that it would promote the Quranic teachings

The contest was held in two sections for men and women, with the participation of 36 reciters.

The top four contenders were awarded at the end of the contest.