{
  "id": 12312079,
  "title": "Ehsan Centre launches Quran competition for elderly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ehsan-centre-launches-quran-competition-for-elderly",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T05:57:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/06/10/2026/ehsan-centre-launches-quran-competition-for-elderly"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan) has introduced a Quran competition for elderly individuals as part of its initiatives to deliver specialized religious, cultural, and social programs aimed at improving their quality of life and fostering active involvement in society.\n\nThe competition aims to inspire elderly participants to engage in correct Quran recitation, memorization, and reflection, offering them a chance to compete positively in a spiritually enriching environment that deepens their connection with the Holy Quran.\n\nEhsan emphasizes the significance of programs tailored to the interests and requirements of elderly individuals, providing them with avenues to participate in religious and community activities while acknowledging and celebrating the accomplishments of outstanding participants.\n\nThe competition will adhere to established conditions, regulations, and judging criteria to ensure fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities for all contestants.\n\nA panel of expert judges with specialized knowledge will evaluate participants based on strict criteria, including the accuracy of memorization, precision of recitation, adherence to the rules of Quranic recitation (Tajweed), and overall performance.\n\nEhsan encourages eligible participants to register in accordance with the announced requirements and guidelines, inviting them to familiarize themselves with the competition details.\n\nThis Quran competition is an integral part of Ehsan's broader efforts to enhance the spiritual and psychological well-being of elderly individuals, creating engaging spaces that enrich their lives and foster stronger connections with their community.\n\nThe center highlights the initiative's alignment with its commitment to recognizing the experience, capabilities, and contributions of elderly individuals, appreciating their vital role in society.\n\nEhsan expresses optimism about the competition's potential to strengthen participants' connection with the Holy Quran, promote its values and principles, and lead them to success and divine rewards.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan) has launched a Quran competition for valued elderly, as part of its efforts to provide specialised religious, cultural and social programmes that enhance their quality of life and strengthen their active participation in society.</p> <p>The initiative aims to encourage valued elderly to engage in correct Quran recitation,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ehsan Centre launches Quran competition for elderly.",
    "Competition aims to improve elderly quality of life through Quran recitation.",
    "Expert judges evaluate participants on accuracy, precision, Tajweed, and performance."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Ehsan Centre's Quran competition for elderly individuals underscores the organization's commitment to enhancing their spiritual and psychological well-being while fostering active involvement in society through specialized programs.",
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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."
}