Quran Competition in Slovenia Draws Over 1,000 Participants in 9th Annual Edition
Held at the Islamic Cultural Center in the Slovenian capital, the event is one of the country’s most significant annual Islamic gatherings, attracting students of all ages, parents, and educators in Quranic and Arabic studies.
This year’s competition featured eight categories centered around the theme “The Morals of a Muslim in the Quran and Sunnah.” Participants competed in memorization of specific Quranic chapters, explored the Prophet’s biography, the lives of his Companions, the pillars of Islam, and Islamic ethics. A total of 139 contestants, both male and female, took part, The Peninsula reported on Sunday.
The event is organized annually by the Islamic Community in Slovenia, with participation from 18 Quranic learning centers throughout the country. These centers provide weekly lessons in Quran memorization, Islamic theology, the Prophet’s life (Sirah), and moral teachings—efforts aimed at nurturing Islamic values among youth in a multicultural context.
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Since its inception in 2015, the competition has been supported by Qatar, under the official patronage of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Qur’an Competition. A delegation from the Qatari organizing committee attended the ceremony and met with local partners to prepare for future collaborations.
The closing ceremony included Quran recitations, educational videos, children’s activities, and recognition of over 50 winners. Teachers and volunteers were also honored.
Slovenia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Nevzet Poric expressed gratitude to the Qatari delegation for its continued support of Quranic education and the preservation of Islamic identity in Europe.
Source: Agencies
