The spirit of Ramadan was strongly felt across Batang Toru and Muara Batang Toru through the organisation of Gema Ramadan 2026 Tambang Emas Martabe, an initiative by Agincourt Resources. The programme serves as a platform for youth development, allowing young people to showcase their talents while strengthening Islamic values in an atmosphere of togetherness.
The series of activities, which began at the start of Ramadan in late February 2026, featured various religious competitions involving hundreds of participants from villages surrounding the operational area of the Martabe Gold Mine. Through this event, young participants not only competed but also gained confidence, deepened their understanding of religious values, and strengthened social bonds within the community.
Several competition categories were held, including the Young Preacher (Dai Cilik) Competition, Subuh Adhan Competition, Mujawwad Qur’an Recitation Competition, Syarhil Qur’an Competition, Khatib Competition, and Tahfiz Al-Qur’an Competition. The programme concluded with the announcement of winners from first place to third runner-up, held on Saturday in 7th March 2026 at Sopo Daganak.
At the event, Agincourt Resources also presented awards to the competition winners in the form of trophies and development grants as an appreciation for the participants’ enthusiasm and achievements. The programme continued with the distribution of assistance to 649 orphans from all villages in Batang Toru Subdistrict and Muara Batang Toru Subdistrict. In addition, basic food packages were distributed to 1,637 elderly residents across 15 villages surrounding the mining area in the two subdistricts as a reflection of the company’s social commitment to communities around its operational area.
In his remarks during the closing ceremony and the announcement of winners, Manager Community Relations of Agincourt Resources, Masdar Muda, stated that Gema Ramadan forms part of the company’s commitment to supporting youth development. He expressed hope that the programme would provide meaningful opportunities for children and young people to develop their potential while strengthening their character.
Meanwhile, Head of Batang Toru Subdistrict, Mara Tinggi Siregar, appreciated the event for creating a positive Ramadan atmosphere within the community. According to him, activities like this not only reinforce religious values but also strengthen unity among residents.
For the participants, Gema Ramadan provided an opportunity to test their abilities while contributing positively to their communities through religious activities. This spirit was reflected by Maher Mustafa Akhtar from Bandar Hapinis, who won first place in the Young Preacher Competition, and Riska Awaliyah Hasibuan from Napa Village, who secured second place in the Syarhil Qur’an Competition.
Maher Mustafa Akhtar shared that the programme was a memorable experience, as it allowed him to practise speaking in front of an audience while motivating him to further deepen his religious knowledge.
Riska Awaliyah Hasibuan explained that preparing for the competition was a meaningful learning process, as she and her team consistently practised to deliver the message of the Qur’an effectively before the judges and participants.
Through Gema Ramadan 2026 Tambang Emas Martabe, Agincourt Resources hopes the programme will continue to serve as a platform for nurturing young generations who are accomplished, well-characterised, and spiritually grounded in South Tapanuli.
