Mariama Bashir Jalloh is representing Sierra Leone at the Fatima Binta Mubarak International Female Quaranic Memorization Competition in Dubai.

Jalloh on Monday 9th September 2024, made her first participation in the competition.

According to report, Jalloh participation was rated quite good and tipped to be the best ever female participant Sierra Leone has ever produced at the first stage.

Jalloh participation came as a result of her victory during the 10th National Quranic Memorization Competition (NQMC) as she clinched the first position of the Female category, making her eligible to represent the country.

Many Sierra Leoneans in Dubai, witnessed the occasion in support of Jalloh. Amongst the attendees are Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the UAE, Ambassador Abdul Rashid Sesay, FOISIL’s Ambassador to the UAE, Brother Alusine Jalloh, Dr Bashirr, father of Mariama and a host of many other Sierra Leoneans.