Kotabaru, South Kalimantan (ANTARA) - Kotabaru Kafilah or contingent performed with decorated car in the shape of boat with a title “Kotabaru Hebat, Qur’anic Generation Hebat” at the taaruf parade of the 36th National Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur’an (MTQ) at South Kalimantan Province level in Martapura.
Head of Kotabaru Office of the Religious Affairs Ministry (Kemenag) H Akhmad Kamal said taaruf parade was an introduction and to make good relationship between kafilah before entering competition.
"It is hoped that the MTQ (Quran Recital Competiton) will be a space to stengthen Islamic values and togetherness in society," he said.
The 36th MTQ at South Kalimantan takes place from June 19 to 27, 2025 held in several locations in Martapura, Banjar District capital.
A total of 1,399 participants from all over districts and cities in the province attended the event with the support of hundreds of committees and judges.
The word Hebat in the title of Kotabaru's decorated boat stands for harmonious, energetic, united, trustworthy and resilient.
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From Kotabaru Assistant I for Government and People's Welfare H Minggu Basuki attended to represent Kotabaru Regent, along with expert staff, heads of SKPD, head of Kotabaru Kemenag, heads of sub-district, LPTQ committees, and kafilah.
Kotabaru sent 113 delegates consisting of 55 contestants in various competitions, including tilawah, tahfidz, tafsir, fahmil, syarhil, calligraphy, and scientific writing of Al-Qur’an and Hadist.
The contestants were accompanied by 6 trainer coordinators, 15 trainers, and 37 technical committees.
Kotabaru is expectted to be able to raise regional achievement in its participation and bring a good name of Bumi Saijaan (Kotabaru's nickname).
Banjar Regent H Saidi Mansyur appreciated all regions for their participantion and hoped that this event would be a means to stengthen togetherness among fellow kafilah and community.
“Hopefully the colorful decorated cars of kafilah can strengthen the spirit of unity in diversty and this momentum will also stengthen ukhuwah Islamiyah (Islamic brotherhood) and becomes a message in increasing love for Al-Qur’an,” he said.
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