On April 15-20, 2019, Kuala Lumpur hosted the 61st International Quran Recital Competition, which was attended by 107 hafizs from 71 countries of the world.
This event was initiated in 1961 by the First Prime Minister of Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman and is held annually under the patronage of the government of Malaysia.
According to the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Malaysia, at this prestigious competition, Uzbekistan was represented by Ubaydullo Isakov, who took the fourth place in Quran reciting by heart and Mufazzala Saydaliyeva, who was awarded the seventh place in Quran reading.
Sultan of Malaysia Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah presented memorable gifts to winners and participants of the event.
