Sharjah Charity honours Quran competition winners with Umrah trip

December 05, 2025 / 12:43 PM

Sharjah24: Sharjah Charity International sent the winners of its Quran competition held during last Ramadan in Bangladesh on a special trip to the holy sites to perform Umrah. The journey was part of the society’s ongoing efforts to support and honour outstanding Quran memorisers, encouraging them to live by the teachings of the Quran as a practical guide in their daily lives.

Supporting students, including the visually impaired

Khalid Al Zarri, Head of the Orphans Department, explained that 17 winning students participated in the trip, including two visually impaired students who demonstrated exceptional memorisation skills despite challenges. Knowledgeable supervisors accompanied the students throughout, providing guidance and support. The trip was fully funded by the “Tayseer Umrah” project, aimed at promoting Quranic education and motivating students.

Spiritual and educational experience

The Umrah journey included performing the rituals of Umrah and educational visits in Madinah to historical sites linked to the Prophet’s life. Al Zarri emphasised that Sharjah Charity will continue initiatives that strengthen the role of the Quran in society and nurture distinguished students to be role models in conduct, knowledge, and ethics. This year’s Umrah trip left participants with renewed confidence, a deepened spiritual connection, and a strong sense of responsibility towards serving the Quran.