Shaya wins 4th place in Mecca Quran competition

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Al-Hafiza Fatimath Shaya Zahir of Ma. Asaas, representing the Maldives, has secured fourth place in the full Quran memorization category at the world’s most prestigious Quran competition, held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Islamic Ministry said Shaya received a prize of 170,000 Saudi Riyals in recognition of her outstanding achievement. A special ceremony was held on Wednesday at Masjid al-Haram in Mecca to