03-08-2025
Preliminary rounds of Sultan Qaboos Quran contest from Aug 4
MUSCAT: The preliminary rounds of the 33rd Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition (1447 AH/2025 AD) will begin on August 4, Monday, with around 2,800 male and female contestants participating across Oman.
Organised by the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science, the organising committee will visit 25 centres in the various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. The qualifying rounds will commence at the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan Centre, Al Sharqiyah South Governorate, with the remaining centres scheduled as per the approved plan.
The competition features seven levels. These include memorising the entire Holy Quran, Level 2: Twenty-four consecutive parts, Level 3: Eighteen consecutive parts, Level 4: Twelve consecutive parts (for those born in 2000 or later), Level 5: Six consecutive parts (born in 2011 or later), Level 6: Four consecutive parts (born in 2015 or later) and Level 7: Two consecutive parts (born in 2018 or later)
Registration for the competition ran from May 3 to July 17.
This annual event aims to instill spiritual values, promote Quran memorisation and foster healthy competition among youth and gifted individuals across Oman. — ONA
