By Jamal Gabobe

Seattle, USA, December 9, 2006 (SL Times) – The annual Seattle Islamic Quiz for this year took place on Nov.18 at the University of Washington, Seattle. It covered levels 1-6 for ages 7 to 18 years. According to the organizers, the purpose of the quiz is “to encourage the youth of the Northwest to learn more about Islam”. About three hundred people attended from all over the Pacific Northwest. Although it involved stiff competition, the event had a distinctly family atmosphere.

The quiz has both oral and written parts.

The winner of the first prize for the highest level (6) was awarded a ticket to travel to the holy land to do the Imra.

Nisma Gabobe, a nine year old, won 2nd place for level two. This is the second time she wins a prize in the Islamic Quiz. Last year, Nisma Gabobe won first place for her age group (level 1).

For more information on the Islamic Quiz, go to IslamicQuiz.org.

Nisma Gabobe (first from the right) after receiving her prize