Pesantren Independence Expo 2023 Formally Wrapped up by IAIN Kerinci Rector, He also Presented Awards to the Winners

SUNGAI PENUH - Dr. H. Asa'ari, M.Ag., the Rector of the State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Kerinci, wrapped up the celebration of National Santri Day in 2023 with a lot of fervour and gave prizes to the winners of the many competition categories. October 22, 2023, Sunday and Monday, October 23, 2023, were historic days for the chain of events.

During his remarks, Dr. H. Asa'ari, M.Ag., conveyed his appreciation to all those who actively contributed to the Pesantren Independence Expo's success. He expressed gratitude to Madrasah Aliyah, pesantren, and all other participants for their contributions to the event's planning. The Rector prayed for blessings from Allah SWT for the Expo.

"We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped to make this Expo a success. As we celebrate National Santri Day, may this occasion be blessed and given the blessing of Allah SWT "said the speaker.

Dr. Asa'ari also apologised during the same event for any problems that might have happened during the National Santri Day celebration, including participant facilitation errors and other issues.

"If there were any mistakes in the facilitation or service provided to the participants, we at IAIN Kerinci sincerely apologise to all those concerned. "Congratulations to the winners! Remember to maintain your humility and not take pride in the accomplishments you have achieved," the Rector said.

The following is a list of winners from the National Santri Day celebration's many competition categories:

Scholar of Islam (Dai/Daiyah) category:

Al-Kahfi Islamic Boarding School came in first.

MAN 1 Sungai Penuh came in second.

Arafah Islamic Boarding School came in third.

Muslim Clothing category:

Top spot went to MAN 1 Sungai Penuh.

Al-Kahfi Islamic Boarding School came in second.

Arafah Islamic Boarding School came in third.

Marawis category:

Darul Qur'an Islamic High School took first place.

Best Booth cateogory:

Top spot went to MAN 1 Sungai Penuh.

Arafah Islamic Boarding School came in second.

Third: Hamparan Rawang, MAS

This celebration of National Santri Day and the advancement of pesantren independence in the Kerinci - Sungai Penuh region marked a momentous occasion.

(Media Center - TIPD)