Dubai International Holy Quran Award

The competition is organized annually through the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, and participation is open to Quran memorizers who are citizens and residents, both male and female, from all parts of the country.

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About the Competition

  • Care for Allah's Book

    Focusing on Allah's book through memorization, recitation, and proper pronunciation.

  • Honor Distinguished Memorizers

    Honoring distinguished memorizers in the country and recognizing their achievements.

  • Equal Opportunity Competition

    Providing opportunities for both males and females to compete in memorization, recitation, and performance.

  • Encourage Muslim Youth

    Encouraging Muslim children, both citizens and residents in the country, to memorize the Holy Quran.

  • Activate Memorization Centers

    Activating students of Quran memorization centers in the country to continue memorizing the Holy Quran and prepare them for international competitions.

Competition Sections

Full Quran Memorization

  • Full Quran Memorization - Citizens (All Ages)

    UAE nationals only

  • Full Quran Memorization - Residents (Under 22, Born 2004+)

    Residents only, Born 2004 or later

Twenty Parts Memorization

  • Twenty Parts Memorization - Citizens (All Ages)

    UAE nationals only

  • Twenty Parts Memorization - Residents (Under 18, Born 2008+)

    Residents only, Born 2008 or later

Ten Parts Memorization (Citizens)

  • Ten Parts Memorization - Citizens (Under 16, Born 2010+)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2010 or later

  • Ten Parts Memorization - Citizens (Aged 16-21, Born 2004-2009)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2004-2009

  • Ten Parts Memorization - Citizens (Aged 22+, Born 2003-)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2003 or earlier

Five Parts Memorization (Citizens)

  • Five Parts Memorization - Citizens (Under 15, Born 2011+)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2011 or later

  • Five Parts Memorization - Citizens (Aged 15-17, Born 2008-2010)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2008-2010

  • Five Parts Memorization - Citizens (Aged 18+, Born 2007-)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2007 or earlier

Three Parts Memorization (Citizens)

  • Three Parts Memorization - Citizens (Under 12, Born 2014+)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2014 or later

  • Three Parts Memorization - Citizens (Aged 12-15, Born 2010-2013)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2010-2013

  • Three Parts Memorization - Citizens (Aged 16+, Born 2009-)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2009 or earlier

Juz Amma Memorization (Citizens)

  • Juz Amma Memorization - Citizens (Under 10, Born 2016+)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2016 or later

  • Juz Amma Memorization - Citizens (Aged 10-13, Born 2012-2015)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2012-2015

  • Juz Amma Memorization - Citizens (Aged 14+, Born 2011-)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2011 or earlier

Senior Citizens Branches

  • Juz Amma Memorization - Senior Citizens (Born 1966-)

    UAE nationals only, Born 1966 or earlier

  • Juz Amma Recitation - Senior Citizens (Born 1966-)

    UAE nationals only, Born 1966 or earlier

Recitation & Best Voice Branches

  • Juz Amma Recitation - Citizens (Under 15, Born 2011+)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2011 or later

  • Best Voice - Citizens (Under 16, Born 2010+)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2010 or later

  • Best Voice - Citizens (Aged 16+, Born 2009-)

    UAE nationals only, Born 2009 or earlier

  • Best Voice - Residents (Under 16, Born 2010+)

    Residents only, Born 2010 or later

New Muslims Branches

  • Al-Fatiha, Al-Ikhlas and Al-Muawwidhat Memorization - New Muslims (Declared Islam 2024+)

    Declared Islam 2024 or later

  • Half Juz Amma Recitation (Al-A'la to An-Nas) - New Muslims (Declared Islam 2021-2023)

    Declared Islam 2021-2023

Participation Requirements

Citizenship or Residency

Must be a citizen of the UAE or a resident in it

Age Requirement

Must comply with the age requirement according to the applied section

Previous Participation

Must not have reached the final qualifications in the same section or a higher section in a previous round

Competition Timeline

1

Competition Announcement

2026/08/15

Official announcement of the competition

2

Registration Period

2026/08/15 - 2026/09/13

Accepting registration applications

3

First Stage Tests

2026/10/05 - 2026/10/16

Remote preliminary tests via video call

4

Men's Final Stage

October 24-29, 2026

Final stage competition for male participants

5

Women's Final Stage

October 31 - November 5, 2026

Final stage competition for female participants

6

Closing Ceremony

2nd Week of Ramadan 1448 AH

Final ceremony and award presentation

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