Lindi Islamic Foundation of Tanzania (LIFT) held its 5th annual Ramadan Quran competition on June 9, 2018 at Ilulu Stadium. Fifty-five students students from 20 schools competed in one of 4 juz (parts) of the Quran. Each year the contest has grown; and, with high anticipation students prepare throughout the region.
The students are from the Kilwa, Nachengwea, and Lindi districts.
The breakdown is as follows:
Level 1 (Juz’ 30) – 16 students
Level 3 (Juz’ 28) – 20 students
Level 5 (Juz’ 26) – 10 students
Level 7 (Juz’ 24) – 9 students
Cash prizes were given to the top 3 winners in each category.
Winners selected from a panel of 5 judges (4 Dar es Salaam and 1 from Lindi).
Special guests included Lindi Regional Commissioner and Lindi Regional Sheikh.