{
  "id": 12199392,
  "title": "Ehsan Center launches Holy Quran competition for elderly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ehsan-center-launches-holy-quran-competition-for-elderly",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T17:23:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/05/10/2026/ehsan-center-launches-holy-quran-competition-for-elderly"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The Center for Empowerment and Elderly Care (Ehsan) has introduced a Holy Quran competition aimed at seniors, in line with its mission to address the religious, cultural, and social needs of the elderly and boost their quality of life and active engagement in society.\n\nAccording to a statement released on Monday, the competition motivates elderly individuals to recite, memorize, and contemplate the Holy Quran. It offers a competitive platform in a spiritual setting that deepens their bond with the Book of Allah Almighty and acknowledges their dedication to mastering Quranic recitation (Tajweed).\n\nEhsan stresses that this competition aligns with its dedication to offering tailored programs that cater to the interests and requirements of seniors, motivating their involvement in communal and religious activities. The organization also intends to spotlight outstanding contestants, celebrating their accomplishments and reinforcing their sense of social inclusion and appreciation.\n\nThe competition will follow established rules, regulations, and evaluation criteria to maintain fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities for all participants. A panel of expert judges will assess candidates based on strict, scientifically established criteria, such as the precision of memorization, the accuracy of recitation, adherence to Tajweed principles, and the quality of presentation.\n\nRegistration for the competition will open for the eligible groups following the announced guidelines, urging potential participants to register in a timely manner and adhere to the competition's prerequisites. This initiative is part of a series of programs and events designed to enhance the spiritual and psychological well-being of seniors, creating interactive spaces that enhance their lives and foster community involvement. It also underscores Ehsan's conviction in the worth of investing in their experience and potential, and recognizing their valuable contributions to society.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Center for Empowerment and Elderly Care (Ehsan) has announced the launch of a Holy Quran competition for the elderly as part of its efforts to provide programs and initiatives addressing their religious, cultural, and social needs and enhancing their quality of life and active participation in society.</p> <p>In a statement issued on Monday, the Center said the competition…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times",
        "title": "Al Noor Center launches drive to advance inclusion, empower people with visual disabilities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/al-noor-center-launches-drive-to-advance-inclusion-empower-people",
        "published": "2026-10-05T11:12:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}