Amid a spiritually uplifting Ramadan atmosphere, the activities of the Madarij Al-Noor Qur’anic Competition at the University of Mosul concluded on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The competition was organized by the Scientific Committee Supervising Qur’anic Activities in Nineveh Governorate in cooperation with the Sunni Endowment Diwan, under the patronage of the President of the University of Mosul, Professor Dr. Waheed Mahmoud Al-Ibrahimi, and was attended by distinguished academic and religious figures.

This achievement was made possible through the continuous support and encouragement of the Dean of the College of Science, Professor Dr. Hiyam Adel Ibrahim, the follow-up of the heads of the scientific departments, and the supervision of Dr. Othman Ahmed Elias, Director of the Student Activities Division, all of whom contributed to creating the appropriate environment for the team’s successful participation.

The competition witnessed academic and cultural rivalry among students from various colleges of the university, aiming to promote Qur’anic culture and strengthen the spirit of faith-based competition through a variety of questions related to the Holy Qur’an and its sciences. The Ramadan setting further enriched the intellectual and spiritual experience within the university community.

Students of the College of Science delivered an outstanding performance, successfully advancing to the final rounds after demonstrating a strong academic level, excellent preparation, confidence, teamwork, and concentration throughout the competition.

This remarkable achievement was celebrated during the closing ceremony, where nine Umrah awards were distributed to winning contestants from the Colleges of Nursing, Science, and Education for Humanities. In addition, four other prizes were awarded to attendees, including one Umrah prize. This initiative reflects the commitment of the University of Mosul and the Sunni Endowment Diwan to supporting Qur’anic activities and fostering students’ intellectual and spiritual development.

The College of Science team consisted of:

• Warqaa Alaa Al-Din Siddiq
• Mohammed Abdullah Saleh
• Dhari Qusay Hussein

This achievement represents an important milestone in the journey of College of Science students and highlights the University of Mosul’s commitment to supporting cultural and Qur’anic initiatives that strengthen students’ personalities and deepen their connection to intellectual and spiritual values. It marks the beginning of new pathways of enlightenment in their academic and personal lives.

Media and Government Communication Division

Wednesday, March 18, 2026