A daughter of Gombe State, Maryam Ibrahim Dan’azumi, has emerged overall winner of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Maryam, a student of Abubakar Siddiq Community Islamic School for Qur’anic Memorisation, Herwagana Quarters, Gombe, represented Nigeria at the prestigious competition held in Makkah, where she competed in the category for memorisation of the entire Holy Qur’an, recitation, Tajweed and interpretation, covering 60 Hizb with Tafsir.
She emerged first overall among contestants from several countries, recording a performance that brought international recognition to Gombe State and Nigeria.
Participants at the event said her victory is particularly significant as the 46th edition marked the first participation of females in the 46-year history of the competition, making her achievement a landmark accomplishment.
Reacting to the feat, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, congratulated Maryam, her family, teachers and the entire Muslim community in the state, describing the achievement as a source of immense pride for Gombe and Nigeria.
