THE CENTRAL Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) has proudly announced that Brother Melanik Simeon James of Sophia represented Guyana at the Sixth International Quranic Competition in Kuwait. President of CIOG, Fazeel Ferouz, explained that Brother Melanik Simeon James of Sophia, Georgetown, who has memorised the Quran represented Guyana at the Sixth International Quranic Competition for memorisation, recitation and interpretation of the Holy Quran during the period 1st April – 8th April, 2015 in Kuwait.

This competition, he noted, was hosted by His Royal Highness The Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah and the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs of Kuwait. Brother Melanik Simeon James who is 22 years of age was selected and recommended by the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana to represent Guyana at this competition.