Final Round of Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Quran Competition Begins in Dubai
Organized by the Dubai International Holy Quran Award under the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, the competition will continue until October 23 at the Award’s headquarters.
The event seeks to motivate both Emirati nationals and residents—men and women alike—to refine their Quran recitation and memorization skills while adhering to Tajweed rules. Participants are evaluated on memorization quality, accuracy, and voice performance in a progressive and transparent competition framework.
According to organizers, more than 1,660 individuals registered for the preliminary phase this year, including 868 men and 798 women. A total of 1,514 contestants met the eligibility requirements, representing 52 percent male and 48 percent female participants.
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Competitors came from 55 nationalities, led by Emiratis who accounted for the majority with 1,028 participants. Others hailed from Egypt, India, Pakistan, Syria, and several additional countries.
Ibrahim Jassim Al Mansoori, Acting Director of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, said the 2025 edition has witnessed “unprecedented participation,” underscoring the event’s popularity across generations.
Al Mansoori also highlighted the introduction of new technology to assess memorization and performance in real time, enhancing transparency and fairness during evaluations.
Source: Agencies
