Sheikh Al-Azhar Al-Syarif (Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar), Sheikh Prof Dr Ahmad Tayyib, was picked as the International Maal Hijrah Figure.

The announcement was made by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri during a ceremony at the
National Mosque here.

Zulkifli said the selection of both figures was made after considering their significant contribution in upholding Islam at the national and global arena.

The duo also received numerous recognitions at both local and international levels.

Noor Hisham and Ahmad each received a medal and a certificate of appreciation.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah consented to presenting the awards at the ceremony.

Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah was present at the ceremony, which was also attended by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and his wife, Noorainee Abdul Rahman.