Darusalm Koranic School in Banjul recently held its 17th annual Quaranic recitation, at the school ground at Albion Place, Banjul.

Speaking to the Daily Observer, the head teacher of the school, Imam Ousman Nyang, said that the school was established in 1984 and he started teaching in the school in 1985, under the founder Alh. Alieu Cham Joof.  He further revealed that, they started with one class room and 15 students The number has now increased to 150 presently he said.

According to Imam Nyang, over thousand people passed through the school who are holding very important positions in the society. The subject we taught the children in the school are, Al.  Quran, alphabets, hadiths, shariah and other Islamic subjects, he stated.

He added that, this quranic recitation is an annual event and this year is the 17th "tarim Al Quran"  of the school.

Imam Nyang, thanked the chairman of the school, Alh. Alieu Cham Joof the adviser, Alh. Sering Alieu Saho Qadi Muslim court Banjul, his deputy, oustass Abdoulie Sowe and his staffs, the PTA and others in helping in the smooth running of the school.

"Imam Nyang called on the fellow muslim Ummah to come and assist the school towards the development of the school environment and their classrooms, which will be greatly appreciated' he said.