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Khaleej Times
21-05-2025
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- Khaleej Times
Dubai: For the first time in 27 years, girls can participate in Quran Award
For the first time in its 27-year history, the Dubai International Holy Quran Award has opened its doors to female participants. The prestigious competition, which has seen 2,107 contestants from 91 countries over the years, will now allow self-nomination for all participants, eliminating the need for official country nominations. Announced at a press conference on Wednesday the total prize pool of Dh12 million, including a $1 million top prize, the award continues to cement Dubai's position as a global centre for Quranic excellence and Islamic scholarship. The competition has undergone significant restructuring, consolidating its categories into three main divisions: Male Award, Female Award, and Islamic Personality of the Year Award. This development marks a major step in expanding participation and enhancing the award's global reach and impact. The prize structure has been substantially increased, with the first-place winner in both the male and female categories each receiving $1 million, second place $100,000, and third place $50,000. The Islamic Personality of the Year Award, which can be granted to an individual or an organisation, also carries a prize of $1 million. Criteria and registration for Quran award Participants must be under 16 years of age at registration and have memorised the Holy Quran with proper recitation and tajweed rules. Those who have reached the finals or been honoured in previous editions are not eligible to compete again. The competition will follow a three-phase evaluation process. The initial phase involves assessment of video recitations submitted to the award website. Qualified participants will then undergo remote testing in the second phase. The final phase will bring the top performers to Dubai for in-person evaluation during the second week of Ramadan, culminating in a grand closing ceremony. Registration for male and female categories will be open from May 21 to July 20, 2025, through the official website The initial evaluation will take place from July 1-31, followed by the second phase of judging via video calls from September 1-30. Established in 1997 by order of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai International Holy Quran Award has evolved into one of the most prestigious Quranic competitions globally, continuously adapting to maintain its leading position in serving the Holy Quran and honouring its memorisers. جائزة دبÙ� اÙ�دÙ�Ù�Ù�Ø© Ù�Ù�Ù�رآÙ� اÙ�Ù�رÙ�Ù� â�¦ اÙ�Ø£Ù�رب Ø¥Ù�Ù� اÙ�Ù�Ù�ب .. Ù�اÙ�Ø£Ù�رب Ø¥Ù�Ù� اÙ�رب .. Ù�ذاب اÙ�Ù�Ù� .. أعظÙ� رسائÙ� اÙ�سÙ�اء Ù�Ù�بشر .. Ù�Ø£Ù�رب طرÙ� اÙ�بشر Ù�أبÙ�اب اÙ�سÙ�اء .. ٢٨ عاÙ�اÙ� Ù�Ù�رÙ� Ù�Ù�Ù�ا ØÙ�ظة اÙ�Ù�ذاب اÙ�Ù�جÙ�د.. Ù�Ù�ØÙ�ظÙ�ا اÙ�Ù�Ù� .. Ù�Ù�رØÙ�Ù�ا اÙ�Ù�Ù� .. Ù�Ù�رÙ�عÙ�ا اÙ�Ù�Ù� .. Ù�اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù� Ù�بØØ« عÙ� أجÙ�Ù� صÙ�Ø° Ù�رآÙ�Ù� Ù�Ù�â�¦ — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) May 21, 2025 Dubai Quran Award Opens to Female Contestants for First Time in 27-Year History Celebratory & Inspirational
Gulf Today
10-03-2025
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- Gulf Today
IACAD, KHDA honour winners of Quran competition in Dubai
Under the patronage of Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the winners of the first edition of the Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Quran Competition for School Students in Dubai for the academic year 2024-2025 were honoured. The competition was organised by the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, operating under the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD), in collaboration with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The award ceremony, held at Zayed University, celebrated 120 students who participated in the various categories of the competitions, including Quran Memorisation, Beautiful Recitation, Tajweed Text Memorisation, and Scientific Texts Memorisation category. The ceremony was attended by Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, Director-General of IACAD; Aisha Miran, Director-General of KHDA, along with representatives from participating schools and families of students. The Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Quran Competition for School Students in Dubai encourages students of all ages to memorise, recite, and understand the Holy Quran. The Competition is part of the 'Ghiras Al Khair' initiative, which seeks to instil Islamic values, promote the Arabic language, and strengthen national identity among the younger generation. On this occasion, Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi said, 'This competition is a testament to the strong collaboration between IACAD and KHDA, reflecting our shared commitment to community development. 'We congratulate all the students who participated, with special recognition to the winners, for their dedication and active involvement throughout the competition. This competition aims to instill Islamic values and reinforce our national identity. It also recognises the key contributions of teachers and staff at the Maktoum Holy Quran and Sciences Centres, whose efforts inspire a competitive environment that motivates students to excel in Quran memorisation and recitation.' This year's edition attracted 1,104 male and female students from 32 private schools in Dubai offering a diverse range of educational curricula. The strong participation highlights the cultural diversity of the attendees, with participants hailing from 41 different nationalities. The competition saw robust participation across different grade levels, with the largest group consisting of 472 students from grades one to four. This was followed by 415 students from grades five to eight, and 217 students from grades nine to twelve. The competition serves as an outstanding platform for cultural exchange and the promotion of Islamic values among younger generations. It also included the participation of 20 students with determination, of whom five emerged as winners. Aisha Miran said, 'Today, we celebrate the exceptional achievements of our students from various schools who have excelled in memorising the Holy Quran. These students, from diverse ages and backgrounds, have become ambassadors of Islamic values, setting a positive example for their peers.' 'We express our gratitude to everyone involved in the Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Holy Quran Competition, including the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, school coordinators, and teachers, for their efforts in instilling positive values within our diverse educational community. We also appreciate the unwavering support of parents, whose commitment to nurturing their children's skills in memorising and reciting the Quran plays a crucial role in fostering a generation rooted in moral integrity and tolerance,' she added. The partnership between IACAD and KHDA focuses on exchanging knowledge and experiences, promoting Islamic cultural activities and events in educational institutions across the emirate, and instilling Islamic values in school students throughout Dubai.
