The Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Holy Quran Competition, organized by the Dubai International Holy Quran Award under the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD), is set to launch the final rounds for the female category, with 56 contestants from various emirates across the UAE, along with participants from several Arab and Islamic countries, competing across the seven memorization branches of the competition.
The first day’s activities will commence with a recitation by Zainab Mohammed Akbar from Mauritania in the first branch (memorization of 30 parts), followed by Asmaa Sarhan Ali Abu Bakr from Yemen, representing Riyad Al-Salihin Center, in the same category. Contestants Lujain Hatem Hamed Abdel Hamid from Egypt and Sana Tharim Idris from India will compete in the 20-part memorization branches, under the careful supervision of the judging committees.
In the partial memorization branches, Emirati contestants Arwa Khalid Al-Faili, Sara Abdullah Al-Suwaibi, Aisha Salah Al-Jassmi, Hawaa Abdullah Al-Hamli, Shamsa Ali Al-Khouri, and Deema Abdullah Al-Yamahi are expected to deliver heartfelt and skillful recitations that reflect precision, devotion, and mastery in memorizing the Holy Quran — a testament to the excellence of Emirati women in this noble spiritual field.
Mr. Ibrahim Jassim Al-Mansoori, Acting Director of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, emphasized that this prestigious Quranic competition — held under the generous patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum — embodies the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership in supporting religious initiatives that instill the love of the Quran in the hearts of youth, nurture their spiritual talents, and strengthen authentic Islamic identity. He noted that the strong participation this year reflects the distinguished status of the competition and its vital role in promoting the culture of the Holy Quran.
The judging panels are expected to witness outstanding performances characterized by the quality of recitation, mastery of Tajweed, and confident delivery, in a promising Quranic competition that will continue over the coming days until the crowning of the winners in the various branches of the event.