Top 10 advance as Awwal Al-Awael concludes first stage in Doha
<p>Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim, yesterday witnessed the conclusion of the first stage of the third edition of the international Quran competition ‘Awwal Al-Awael’, bringing together 42 distinguished Quran memorisers from 19 countries in a contest to identify the world’s top reciter.</p> <p>The six-day in-person…
Doha, Qatar - Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H.E. Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim presided over the final stage of the third annual 'Awwal Al-Awael' international Quran competition, which concluded on November 14. The event gathered 42 top Quran reciters from 19 countries to determine the world's most skilled reciter.
The six-day competition, held at Imam Muhammad bin Abdulwahhab Mosque, saw winners of major global Quran contests compete for the title 'First Among the Best'. On the sixth day, judges assessed the finalists' memorisation, recitation, and Quranic knowledge before an international panel of scholars.
Participants hailed from diverse backgrounds, each with unique journeys to their Quranic proficiency. Some began memorising as children, while others balanced academic pursuits with religious studies. Qatar's Abdulaziz Al Hamri, for instance, started memorising the Quran in 2000 and credits his family and regular revision for his progress.
Libya's Jamaleddine Al Zuwair and Abdulhamid Al Qaryou, alongside Egypt's Hassan Othman, showcased their extensive Quranic knowledge and recitation skills. Despite their varied paths, all contestants shared a deep commitment to preserving the holy text through accurate recitation.
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