Application Open for UAE Nat'l Quran Contest
A top official with the Dubai International Holy Quran Award on Monday said that applications from only Emirati full Quran memorizers shall be accepted over 26 days starting from August 28 to September 22, KTimes reported.
Ibrahim Mohammed Bu Melha, Adviser to the Ruler of Dubai for Cultural and Humanitarian Affairs and Head of the Award Organizing Committee said that initial qualifying tests will kick off 12 days later on Oct 04.
"All male and female Emiratis who competently memorize the Holy Quran in full are eligible for competing in the contest which is main branch of the 14-category Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA)."
"The program, outstandingly fruiting, has produced an elite group of Emirati Quran memorizers who compete in local contests and efficiently represent the country in international competitions."
He said that having a problem nominating a national memorizer for a Quran contest abroad has become history by virtue of this wonderful program which is expected to see more male and female competitors due to the lucrative awards.
"Only Emiratis can participate in the contest, and all applicants need to memorize the Holy Quran in full, have not participated in any of the DIHQA earlier 20 editions, or have been honored as one of the top ten winners in any of this contest previous editions."
"The top ten winners, scoring 80 per cent and above, will be granted Dh30,000, Dh29,000, Dh28,000, Dh27,000, Dh26,000, Dh25,000, Dh24,000, Dh23,000, Dh22,000, Dh21,000, in a row."
The memorizers, obtaining 70 to 79 per cent will go with Dh10,000 while those scoring below 70 per cent will be gifted Dh5,000, apart from appreciation certificates for all participants, he explained.
