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Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony
Each year, Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada hosts an After the English speech competition, the official (6th year), who won this award for the second
annual dinner, and invites multiple Jama’at prize distribution ceremony began, with a new time. He was followed by Najeebullah Ayaz (5th
dignitaries such as missionaries, members of category: the first three positions
National Majlis Amila, mission house workers, by academic standing in each class.
families of the students, and other invitees. The This category has been initiated
dinner marks the end of the ‘Ilmi Rally year, in order to foster a greater spirit of
i.e, the series of academic competitions that competition and excellence amongst
are held throughout the year. The last event the students within their own class.
of the year, the English speech competition, Afterwards, the remaining awards of
is held during the dinner as its main feature. all the competitions were handed out
Following this, prizes are awarded to position to the deserving students. This year,
holders in educational competitions. Virtually winners were awarded prize vouchers
all arrangements for this program, from stage that could be redeemed as coupons
setup, chairs setup, table decoration, audio at the Ahmadiyya Bookstore or as an
visual work and dinner service, is handled by Amazon Gift Card.
the Jamia students. This year, Amanat Group reclaimed
This year, our Annual Dinner and Prize its title as the academic competitions Academic Competitions Champion Amanat Group
Distribution Ceremony was held on April 2,
2016. Setup began late Friday night (April 1st) champion, garnering a total of 37 points, year) in 2nd place, followed by a tie in 3rd place
around 10 p.m., and despite the work carrying followed by Diyanat Group in second place with between Frasat Ahmad (5th year) and Qasim
on until 1:30 in the morning, the collective 21 points, and Rafaqat Group in third, with 18. Choudhary (3rd year).
teamwork and effort actually created a festive Each year, the Student of the Year Award is also After a break for Maghrib prayer, the guests
and cheerful environment, exhibited by the given to the student who has collected the most returned to Tahir Hall for the final part of the
spirit of the students hard at work. The work was points throughout the year by placing in the night, a delicious dinner prepared by the Jamia
not without its rewards, however, as all students individual and group competitions. This year, chefs. The dinner service was all arranged by
were treated to some well-deserved pizza. we congratulate Muslehuddin Shanboor Sahib the students, who worked efficiently for the
The next morning, students were still busy hospitality of the guests.
finishing up last minute tasks of setup. The By the grace of Allah, the night ended on a good
program officially began at 5:30 p.m., after ‘Asr note with a wonderful dinner. Jamia Ahmadiyya
prayer, with the recitation of the Holy Quran Canada is thankful to all judges who volunteered
by Sarmad Naveed (4th year) after which the their time to judge the competitions, and all
English speech competition began. Students those who helped in hosting the dinner. May
from the four groups presented their prepared Allah reward and bless all those who endeavour
speeches, and once again displayed the rising to work in the way of Allah.
talent within Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada.
Student of the year Muslehuddin Shanboor
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