Deadline: 10 June 2011
The Sultan Qaboos Centre for Islamic Culture, Diwan of Royal Court and Islamic Information Centre at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque have announced an essay contest on “Mohammed — The Messenger of Peace”. The contest, in which the winners will be awarded cash prizes of RO 400, RO 200 and RO 100 each in three categories, is open to all people, including citizens and Muslims and non-Muslim residents. Participants are asked to write the essay in English within 1,200 words.
The last date for submission of the essay is June 10. The essay should be submitted only by e-mail to grouppositive@yahoo.com, grouppositive@hotmail.com or islamiccentre@yahoogroups.com. There will be four categories of contestants: under 16 years Muslims, under 16 years non-Muslims, above 16 years Muslims and above 16 years non-Muslims.
The essay should be original and not lifted from the Internet and journals but contestants can give proper references for quoting someone. For more information, one can contact Said Muferji (99425598), Aftab Kola (92288410) or Hafidh M Kindy (99341395).
Contact Information:
For inquiries: contact Said Muferji (99425598), Aftab Kola (92288410) or Hafidh M Kindy (99341395)
For submissions: grouppositive@yahoo.com, grouppositive@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.sqcic.gov.om/English.html