The event held on the theme - 'The parent-child relationship- what are the rights and responsibilities' was graced by different dignitaries including the Hon Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Badjie, Imams, heads of Islamic institutions from other Islamic institution in Ibo Town and surroundings, parents, families and friends of the Daara.
Daarul Quran Bi Kanifing initially called Daara Aunty Amie was initiated in 2011 by a dedicated retired educator called Aunty Aminata Jaiteh. With her passion and love for education, especially moral education, she started a small Islamic school with her own children, some of whom are now doctors and engineers.
The move to established the school, according to Mrs Jaiteh was due to demand for learning the Quran in the area especially among children in the neighborhood.
According to her, they always have their lessons in the evening, focusing on the proper recitation of the Holy Quran and understanding the Sunnah of the blessed Prophet Mohammed (SAW).
This annual Quranic recitation, seeks to encourage the students' participation thus every winner from different categories of the recitation goes home with a winning prize annually.
"The motivation and objective of moving into religious moral education are to have the holistic development of the child. As the saying goes, education without morals tantamount to nonentity". We can't afford to leave the future of our children to chance. Hence the Daara's motto is 'Our Education, Our Future." she explained.
According to her, the community of Kanifing Estate has taken this challenge so seriously that they support all efforts of the Daara all the way through.
"This year (2024) being the 4th year of organising Iftaar and Tarri (Recitation) was memorable for all, especially the students and parents. It is usually held on the 20th of Ramadan. It's a day highly anticipated by all. Invitees from far and wide witnessed the colourful but solemn occasion." she added.
