Quran Memorization Competition for Girls Held in Russia

IQNA – The 5th edition of a Quran memorization competition for girls in Russia was held at the Saratov Grand Mosque.

The Saratov Grand Mosque in southwestern Russia hosted the contest, named after Eduard Haji Ghaniyev, according to the muslimsaroundtheworld website.

The event, which coincided with the 190th anniversary of the mosque’s founding, was attended by a large number of Islamic and government figures.

Participants from the republics of Tatarstan, Dagestan and Chechnya, as well as the Stavropol Territory, Moscow, Penza and Saratov, took part in the competition, which demonstrates the growing participation of women in Quranic activities in Russia.

Roshan Abbasov, deputy head of the Religious Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation, attended the event on behalf of the head of the administration and the Grand Mufti of Russia, Sheikh Rawil Gaynetdin

Abbasov emphasized in his speech that the competition is a comprehensive Quranic event. He noted that the participants competed in two main categories: memorization of the entire Quran and memorization of the thirtieth Juz (part) of the Quran.

He explained that all participants are considered winners, because memorizing the Book of God demonstrates moral and educational commitment, cultivates religious values, and deepens the awareness and knowledge of young women.

The official also noted that supporting such competitions, both domestically and internationally, is one of the main priorities of the religious administration, given their significant impact on preparing a generation of female memorizers capable of representing Russia at international Quranic events.

He added that focusing on young women in the field of Quranic studies reflects a vision that invests in sound religious education and strengthens the presence of Muslim women in the fields of knowledge and religious commitment.

Abbasov also spoke about the life of Eduard Haji Ghaniyev, describing him as a prominent figure and a generous philanthropist who spent his wealth on charity.

He considered the holding of the competition, supported by Haji Ghaniyev’s family, to embody the concept of ongoing charity and to keep his legacy of serving the community alive.

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