The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) in Doha, Qatar has announced the opening of registration for the 8th Katara Quran Recitation Competition. The competition aims to encourage and discover talented individuals in reading and reciting the Quran, while presenting distinguished readers in Quran recitation according to the rules of Tajweed. The goal is to honor exceptional readers, motivate younger generations to adhere to their faith, and understand their duties towards the Islamic message.
The screening committee will evaluate all entries and select the best 100 participants to proceed to the qualifying stage in Doha. The 100 qualifiers will participate in the competition through 20 television episodes, with 5 participants competing in each episode. One participant from each episode will move on to the semi-final stage, where 20 contestants and 5 reserves will compete in 5 additional episodes.
During the semi-finals, one participant from each episode will qualify to compete in the final stage. The top three winners of the prize will be announced from the five finalists, and the episodes will be broadcasted in a special program in collaboration with Qatar TV during the holy month of Ramadan. The judging panel for the prize consists of 6 members, with three experts in Quranic readings and Tajweed rules and three specialists in Maqamat (melodic modes).
Katara will produce a CD for the winner, reciting the entire Quran, in their studios. The total prize value for the Katara Prize for Quran Recitation is QAR 900,000, with the winner receiving QR500,000, the runner up receiving QR300,000, and the third-place winner receiving QR100,000. Since its inception in 2017, the Katara Quran Recitation Competition has been sponsored by the General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
In conclusion, the Katara Quran Recitation Competition offers a platform for talented individuals to showcase their skills in reading and reciting the Quran. By honoring exceptional readers and motivating younger generations to uphold their faith, the competition plays a vital role in promoting understanding and appreciation for the Islamic message. The generous prize amounts and support from government entities further highlight the importance of this competition in the cultural and religious landscape of Qatar.
