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Maldives Reports Growth in Quran Memorization As Number Of Huffaz Rises

IQNA – The Maldives now counts more than 280 certified Quran memorizers, with over 1,500 others currently in Quran memorization programs, according to the country’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
Libya Concludes 13th Int’l Quran Competition in Benghazi
IQNA – Libya has announced the winners of the 13th International Holy Quran Award, which concluded in Benghazi with participants from more than 70 countries.
11:32 , 2025 Sep 29
Kashmiri Youth Recite Quran to Mark Anniversary of Nasrallah’s Martyrdom
IQNA – Marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, the former secretary general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement, Muslim youth in Jammu and Kashmir honored his memory by holding Quran recitation gatherings.
22:28 , 2025 Sep 30
First Nat’l Competition on Thematic Memorization of Quran Concludes in Iraq
IQNA – The first national Quran competition on thematic memorization of the Holy Quran ended in Iraq.
19:06 , 2025 Sep 30
Cleric Emphasizes Developing Religious, Quranic Education among Young Muslims in Georgia
IQNA – The head of the General Directorate of Muslims of Georgia stressed the importance of developing religious education and strengthening Quranic programs among the country’s Muslim community, and the religious upbringing of the younger generation.
21:50 , 2025 Sep 29
Meeting in Tehran Discusses Operational Plan to Train 10 Million Quran Memorizers
IQNA – A meeting was held in Tehran on the ‘Operational Plan and Roadmap to Train 10 Million Quran Memorizers’.
21:21 , 2025 Sep 29
Iranian Qari Suggests Holding A ‘Final of Finalists’ for Winners of Int’l Quran Contests
IQNA – Ahmad Abolqassemi, a renowned Iranian qair, highlighted the country’s unique capacity in the field of Quran recitation, suggesting that in a new move, a competition among the champions of prestigious world competitions be organized in Iran.
12:06 , 2025 Sep 29
Qom to Host First Nationwide ‘Zayen al-Aswat’ Quran Competition
IQNA – The first edition of the “Zayen al-Aswat” (the adornment of voices) nationwide Quran competition is set to take place in Qom in three main categories, organizers announced.
08:55 , 2025 Sep 28
Iranian City of Saveh Hosts Quran Competition for Afghan Refugees
IQNA – The first Quran competition for Afghan refugees living in Saveh, central Iran, was held with the participation of 70 Quran reciters and memorizers.
21:36 , 2025 Sep 28
Iranian Quranic Institute Issues over 1,000 Memorization Certificates in Six Months
IQNA – Iran’s Mahd Quran Institute has issued 1,004 certificates for memorization of the Quran chapters and understanding of its meanings during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (Began on March 21)
20:17 , 2025 Sep 28
‘Father of Qaris’: Al-Azhar Honors Sheikh Mohammed al-Sayfi
IQNA – On the anniversary of his passing, Al-Azhar’s Global Fatwa Center has honored Sheikh Mohammed al-Sayfi, describing the late Egyptian scholar and reciter as the “Father of qaris” and a lasting symbol of authentic Quranic recitation.
18:10 , 2025 Sep 27
Over 40 Quran Translations Reviewed in Six Months: Iranian Official
IQNA – Iran’s Secretariat for Quran Translation and Religious Texts says it has reviewed between 40 and 50 Quran translations and related works in the past six months.
12:07 , 2025 Sep 27
Final Stage of 6th Morocco Quran Competition Gets Underway
IQNA – The final stage of the sixth Quran memorization, recitation and Tajweed competition of Morocco began Friday in the city of Fez.
13:55 , 2025 Sep 27