[ecr]  For girls, Khadidja Djamaie from the province of Tlemcen ranked first, followed by Asma Habhoub from Skikda and Selwa Dekraoui (Medea), who won the second and third places respectively.

For boys, reciter Imad Naous from Oran won the first prize of this edition, Abdenour Bentaleb from Medea was second while the third place went to Abdenour Badis from Chlef.

The awarding ceremony was held in the presence of Minister of Religious Affairs and Wakfs Youcef Belmehdi, Minister of Communication Mohamed Bouslimani and several members of the government as well as scientific personalities and intellectuals.  [/ecr]