First
Edition of A’Dhahirah Governorate Holy Quran Memorization Competition Launched
Ibri,
15 Oct 2026 (ONA) — The A’Dhahirah Governorate Holy Quran Memorization
Competition for the year 1448 AH / 2026 AD was launched today in the Wilayat of
Ibri.
The
launch ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Mohammed Said Al Maamari,
Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, in the presence of Tahir Mabkhout
Al Junaibi, Governor of A’Dhahirah.
The
competition is organized in partnership between the Office of the Governor of A’Dhahirah
and the Department of Endowments and Religious Affairs in the governorate,
within the framework of taking interest in the Holy Quran, encouraging
community members to memorize it and master its recitation and intonation
(Tajweed), enhancing faith values, and solidifying Islamic identity among
youngsters and youth.
The
competition aims to care for the Holy Quran and Quranic schools, highlight the
efforts of waqf Quranic schools, prepare and qualify participants to compete in
local and international Quranic competitions, and foster a spirit of
competition in memorizing and mastering the Holy Quran.
The
competition comprises seven levels, including memorizing the entire Holy Quran
with mastery and Tajweed, memorizing 25 parts (Juz), 20 parts, 15 parts, and 10
parts, in addition to memorizing five consecutive parts for participants born
in 2011 and above, and memorizing three consecutive parts for participants born
in 2016 and above, adhering to the rules of Tajweed.
Valuable
monetary prizes have been allocated for the top five winners in each level to
encourage participants and motivate them to exert further effort in memorizing
the Holy Quran and mastering its recitation.
It
is worth noting that the A’Dhahirah Governorate Holy Quran Memorization
Competition commences its first edition this year, enhancing interest in
Quranic memorization and Tajweed, and contributing to preparing a conscious
generation proud of its identity and adhering to its Islamic values.
—Ends/AG
