Memorizers, Reciters from 50 Countries Register for Karbala International Quran Award

Quran activists from 50 countries have registered to participate in the fourth edition of the Karbala International Quran Award, organized annually by the Dar-ol-Quran Center of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine in Iraq, Iqna reported. The competition features categories in Quran memorization, recitation, and interpretation.

Wassam Nadir al-Delfi, head of the center’s media office, reported that 468 contestants have signed up so far: 263 in memorization, 156 in recitation, and 49 in interpretation. Registration closes on May 1, after which assessments will begin.

Egypt leads with 41 participants, followed by Iraq (37), Nigeria (28), Indonesia (20), and Iran (19). Al-Delfi emphasized the event’s growing international recognition and Karbala’s status as a global center for Quranic activities.

The competition aims to strengthen Islamic unity and brotherhood under the Quran’s banner, promoting Quranic culture across generations. The final round is scheduled to be held in person in Karbala during Eid al-Ghadir in mid-June.