BEKASI, 31 October 2026 — Every child is born with their own unique potential waiting to shine. Some shine through intelligence, others impress through courage, whilst some inspire through the beautiful recitation of the Holy Qur’an. It is this very spirit that brought the Al Siddiq Festival Championship 2026 to life, a prestigious event organised by SMP Al-Siddiq International on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Welcoming participants from various schools across Bekasi and its surrounding areas, the festival served as a platform for young talents to come together and showcase their abilities across five competition categories: Musabaqah Hifzhil Qur’an (MHQ), Young Preacher (Dai Cilik), Storytelling, Fashion Show, and Academic Competency Test (TKA).
The enthusiasm among participants was truly remarkable. A total of 250 primary school pupils took part in the TKA competition, demonstrating the younger generation’s eagerness to test their academic abilities and achieve excellence. In collaboration with STEM as its professional partner and event organiser, the programme offered an educational, challenging and inspiring competition experience.
The excitement grew as participants showcased their very best abilities. The melodious recitation and memorisation of the Holy Qur’an brought a sense of tranquillity, the young preachers’ ability to deliver messages of goodness inspired admiration, whilst storytelling creativity and confidence on stage demonstrated the remarkable breadth of potential among the younger generation.
Special recognition was also given to the winners, who received prizes worth tens of millions of rupiah.
The highlight of the excitement came when the winners were announced on the same day. Cheers of joy and a sense of pride accompanied the achievements of pupils from various participating schools. Meanwhile, the Fashion Show, MHQ and Dai Cilik categories also produced talented winners representing schools from Bekasi, Jakarta and Tangerang.
Behind the vibrant celebrations lay tremendous hard work and collaboration. Under the leadership of Muhammad Fathul Ihsan, M.Res., as Chairman of the Organising Committee, and with the support of the school, teachers, parents and educational partners, Al-Siddiq Good Talent 2026 successfully provided a platform for appreciating and celebrating children’s talents and abilities.
As part of the ALFEST Championship series, held on 30–31 October, this event reaffirmed SMP Al-Siddiq International’s commitment to developing an educational environment that combines academic excellence, Qur’anic values, creativity and outstanding character.
More than just a competition, the Al Siddiq Festival Championship 2026 was a celebration of courage and hope. It provided a space where children could learn that winning is not simply about taking home a trophy, but also about perseverance, valuable experiences and the courage to push beyond their own limits.
After all, every child is a seed of hope. When given room to grow, nurtured with guidance and strengthened through trust, they will one day become a generation capable not only of achieving their dreams but also of making a meaningful contribution to the world.
SMP Al-Siddiq International
The Qur’anic School for a Glorious Future.
By Retno Suzanne Handayani, Lc, M.Pd