Ras Al Khaimah Quran Award Entries Open

December 18 has been set as the deadline for applying to take part in the 15th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Holy Quran Award competition.

The door is now open for participation in the 15th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Holy Quran Award (RAKQA).

December 18 has been set as the deadline for applying to take part in the competition, annually held under the patronage of Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

Shaikh Saqr bin Khalid bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the RAK Holy Quran Establishment, on Sunday said the initial qualifying tests shall be held in January 2015 whereas competitors will sit for final examinations in February.

Ahmed Al Shihi, Director-General of the establishment, said the top ten winners in the six categories of the award will walk away with over Dh760,000, along with certificates of appreciation.

 “The supreme organising committee of the award has assigned four panels of judges for male contestants and five jury panels of judges for female competitors.”

Source: KTimes