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22-05-2025
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- Emirates 24/7
Dubai International Holy Quran Award launches 28th edition
The Dubai International Holy Quran Award has announced the launch of its 28th edition for 2026, under a new vision titled "In Search of the Most Beautiful Quran Recitation." This initiative aims to position the award among the most distinguished globally, reaffirming Dubai's leading role in serving the Holy Quran and solidifying its status as an international hub for honouring Quran memorisers worldwide. The new edition increased the prize value, with the total prizes exceeding AED12 million, and the first-place winner in each category (males and females) now receiving US$1 million. For the first time, the award is open to female participants through a dedicated category, bringing the total number of award categories to three: full Quran memorisation for males, full Quran memorisation for females, and the Islamic Personality of the Year award. The upcoming edition will also see expanded international participation, increase financial rewards for winners, update nomination, judging, and evaluation mechanisms, and allow for direct personal nominations alongside traditional nominations from the participant's country or accredited Islamic centres, in accordance with approved conditions. These developments were announced during a press conference organised by the Dubai International Holy Quran Award at Creators HQ, Emirates Towers, Dubai. Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, stated that under the patronage and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai International Holy Quran Award has become a prestigious global platform for honouring Quran memorisers and promoting the noble values of Islam. The award requires participants—both male and female—to fully memorise the Holy Quran with proficiency, adhere to the rules of Tajweed and recitation, be no older than 16 years at the time of registration (previously 25 years), and not have reached the final stages or been honoured in previous editions. Participants must also adhere to the specified testing schedule in terms of date and order. The award tests are conducted in three stages, beginning with an initial evaluation of video recitations submitted electronically through the award's website. This is followed by remote testing for those who qualify, and then the final stage, in which the top contestants are hosted in Dubai for in-person testing during the second week of Ramadan. The award's submissions are open from 21st May to 20th July. The initial evaluation phase will take place from 1st to 31st July 2025, the second phase (remote video evaluations) from 1st - 30th September, and the final evaluation phase (in-person judging and award ceremony) during the second week of Ramadan. The judging committee for the Dubai International Holy Quran Award for both males and females consists of five members, including the chairman and vice-chairman, along with a sixth member (reserve). Judges are required to be proficient in Quran memorisation, well-versed in Tajweed rules and recitation principles, and certified in at least seven or ten Quran readings if necessary. The third category of the award is the Islamic Personality of the Year, an annual honour awarded to an individual or entity that meets key criteria: a significant role in serving Islam and Muslims, a positive and lasting societal impact, notable scholarly contributions, and a strong reputation as a role model in the Islamic world. The recipient receives a US$1 million prize. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Times of Oman
21-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Winners of Quran memorisation contest in Al Dakhiliyah honoured
Nizwa: The Directorate General of Education in the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah on Wednesday honoured 180 outstanding male and female students in the Quran memorisation and recitation competitions at the governorate's school level. The ceremony was held at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Saud Al Siyabi, Secretary-General of the Fatwa Office. The event featured performances of winning recitations, along with the presentation of an operetta titled 'The Quran: A Way of Life"* and a poetic piece named 'The Quran: A Shining Light." This year's 49th edition of the competition saw participation from over 650 students from public and private schools. Among them, 127 advanced to the final rounds in the governorate-level memorisation contest, with 10 qualifying for the ministry-level finals. Additionally, 57 students competed in the final rounds of the recitation competition, with 6 qualifying for the next stage. More than 20 students with disabilities also participated, 16 of whom advanced to the ministry-level competition.
Times of Oman
19-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Quran memorisation competition in Al Dhahirah concludes
Ibri: The competitions of the Quran memorisation contest held across schools in Al Dhahirah Governorate for various grade levels concluded on Monday, as part of ongoing efforts to promote Quranic learning values and instill them in the hearts of the youth. The closing ceremony featured a review of the contest's activities and accompanying events throughout the current academic year, along with Quranic recitations by students from different educational stages and choral performances highlighting the importance of memorising the Holy Quran and its role in nurturing future generations. This year's competitions saw the participation of 444 male and female students, with 255 evaluated in the general memorisation contest, 160 in the recitation competition, and 29 in the categories for students with intellectual and hearing disabilities. The competition results revealed that 65 students secured the top three positions, including 30 in the general memorisation contest, 19 in the recitation and melodious voice competition, 8 in the intellectual disability category, and 8 in the hearing disability category. Among the winners, 22 students achieved first place in various competition levels, qualifying them for the final qualifying rounds at the Sultanate of Oman level. The ceremony concluded with Sheikh Dr. Said Humaid Al Harthy, Wali of Ibri, the chief guest, honouring the winning students in the presence of educators and parents.
