Islamic Affairs Ministry Launches Final Rounds of Holy Quran Competition in Kenya
The final rounds of the Holy Quran competition in Kenya, which feature 40 contestants who qualified from the preliminary stage, began today, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by its Religious Attaché Office, in cooperation with the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims.
The competition reflects the ministry's commitment to serving the Holy Quran and encouraging children and youth to memorize and recite it proficiently.
Held on October 11 and 12, the final rounds cover four categories: memorization of the entire Holy Quran and of 20, 15, and five parts. A panel of judges is assessing the contestants to determine the winners, who will be honored at the closing ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, October 13.
The preliminary rounds, held from September 5 to 7 across seven Kenyan provinces, drew 280 contestants, of whom 40 qualified for the final stage. The competition gives members of Muslim communities nationwide the opportunity to take part in Quran memorization and recitation.
The event aims to encourage Muslims in Kenya to engage with the Holy Quran through memorization, recitation, and contemplation, while fostering a spirit of honorable competition. It also seeks to strengthen the younger generation's connection to the Holy Quran, identify and nurture talented memorizers and reciters, and promote the tolerant values of Islam as derived from the Quran and Sunnah.
