Dubai: A Libyan contestant, who came first in the 15th edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA), said he was thankful to the Libyan National Transitional Council and Misrata Council for choosing him to participate in the award despite the current instability in Libya.
Khalid Mohammad Salem Al Qandous, 21, from Misrata, won Dh250,000 in the international competition for memorising the Holy Quran.
Al Qandous told Gulf News he memorising the Quran at the age of 10 and completed the process at the age of 18 under the guidance of Libyan teacher, Shaikh Abdul Hafaidh Al Rukba.
About the Libyan conflict, Al Qandous called on all Libyans to be patient as victory will come soon.
