The laureate of the Koran competition intends to move to Syria

He was given the “Golden Cap” , the highest distinction among 18 thousand contenders who competed during a whole month to get the title of the “Koran Night”. Lyes chahra, 20, a student at the University of Constantine (eastern Algeria) gives an interview to “Echourok”.

• Q: Did you expect this success?
• A: No, I didn’t imagine this, thanks god
• Q: You have told us that you were expecting to get the second place, can you explain?
• A: Simply because my 8 friends were at the same level
• Q: What about the night who competed against you at the final?
•  A: Nacer Abdeslam has got a powerful voice and we were at the same level but differences appeared day after day.
• Q: How is your relationship with Nacer Abdeslam now that the competition is over?
• A: Excellent, he were close to each other all along the competition and shared the same room, I owe him respect.
• Q: Who pushed you to take part to this competition?
• A: My father did, and I ‘m grateful to him for doing that than.
• What are your impressions after your achievement and do you intend to do with the money you get?
• A: I intend to finish my studies at the university then move to Syria to improve my technique and apply it in my own country.
•  Q: Who are your role models in this domain?
• A: I was deeply influenced by Abdelbasset Abdessamad, Al manchaoui, Al Hassri and Mustapha Ismail.