Pakistani Capital to Host 40th Nat’l Quran Contest
The National Hifz and Qirat Competition is organized by the country’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.
According to the spokesperson of ministry Muhammad Umar Butt, the two-day event will feature Quran memorizers (Huffaz) and reciters (Qurra) who have been selected through district- and provincial-level contests held across the country.
The winners will be announced on Thursday, he added.
Participants representing all four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Islamabad, and Pakistan’s armed forces will take part in the prestigious competition.
Separate categories have been allocated for female memorizers and reciters, including young girls, to ensure broad representation and inclusion.
The winners of the national contest will receive cash prizes and will also earn the honor of representing Pakistan at the country’s first-ever International Quran Competition, scheduled to be held in November.
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Describing the event as a significant initiative, the spokesperson said the National Hifz and Qirat Competition serves as a vital platform to encourage and honor young boys and girls devoted to the learning and recitation of the Holy Quran.
Source: nation.com.pk
