Zakat House Announces Winner of Ramadan Quiz Competition with Umrah Trip Prize

The Zakat House of Maldives has officially announced the winner of its Ramadan Zakat Quiz Competition, selecting the first-place recipient through a live draw broadcast on its official Facebook page.

The quiz, which ran from the 9th of Ramadan to the 8th of Shawwal 1446 AH, was held over 30 days via social media and aimed to enhance public awareness and understanding of zakat obligations. The competition featured questions covering both zakat on wealth and zakat al-fitr, attracting 707 participants from across the country. The final draw, open only to those who answered all questions correctly, awarded the top winner with a fully sponsored Umrah pilgrimage.

A special ceremony was held to select the winner, with State Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullah Sa'daan serving as guest of honor. During the live-streamed event, Sheikh Sa'daan personally conducted the draw and addressed viewers, highlighting the importance of religious education and encouraging public participation in similar initiatives. He commended the Zakat House for its proactive efforts to deepen public understanding of Islamic obligations and values.

Director General of Zakat House, Sheikh Izzadeen Adnan, also spoke during the ceremony, expressing gratitude to participants and reaffirming the institution’s commitment to public engagement through educational initiatives.

In addition to the quiz, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs regularly organizes a variety of programs during Ramadan to promote religious knowledge and observance. These include mosque lectures, Ihya forums, and interactive children’s events that combine fun with faith-based learning.

The Zakat House emphasized that the goal of such initiatives is to strengthen the community’s religious awareness and ensure a better understanding of zakat and other core Islamic principles among the Maldivian public.