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Blind girl wins Quran competition
Amina Abdul-Majid lost her eyesight when she was hit by a bullet during the country's 14-year-long civil war.
Amina Abdul-Majid, who lost her eyesight when she was hit by a bullet during the country's 14-year-long civil war, was awarded $500 for winning the contest.
Religious affairs minister Omar Mohammed said her achievement had broken a mould.
Abdul-Majid said she hoped to continue her studies and become a renowned Islamic scholar.
All 60 participants in the nationwide competition had to learn the entire Quran by heart as they were asked to recite passages on demand.
The competition is a prestigious event in Somalia whose winner is celebrated nationwide after being announced on the last day of Ramadan.
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