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Bangsamoro teen places 3rd in Dubai International Quran Contest
By GMA Integrated NewsA Filipino placed third at the 27th Dubai International Holy Quran Contest held in the United Arab Emirates on March 12–23.
According to a statement from the Bangsamoro government, Muzaher Suweb Bito, a 17-year-old from Maguindanao del Sur, landed third out of 70 contestants from different countries in the competition that aims to encourage excellence in Quran memorization.
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On Tuesday, Bito received a plaque of recognition from BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim at the Bangsamoro Government Center (BGC) in Cotabato City.
A bill providing incentives for achievers from BARMM is now being drafted by the Bangsamoro government. — Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA Integrated News