President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has presented awards to the most prestigious winners of the 34th National Quran Recitation Competition.

The awards ceremony for the competition, organized by the National Centre for Holy Quran, was held at the Islamic Centre.

President Solih presented the awards to the top winners in the categories of recitation from the book, recitation from memory, and for Hafizes, in addition to the top institution and first-place winner from the entire competition.

This year's Competition featured 1,700 participants/ Photo: President's Office

Held virtually for all Maldivians living at home and abroad, the competition this year featured six age groups and 1,700 participants.

98 participants represented different state and private institutions.