In search of the most beautiful Quran recitation
The World's Leading International Quran Competition.. And over 29 years in service of the Holy Quran, encouraging its memorization and tajweed, and honoring those who provide distinguished services to it and its sciences.
Read MoreAward Stages
Submission Period
07/07 to 15/08/2026
Stage 1: Preliminary Judging Phase
07/07 to 15/08/2026
Second Judging Phase
(via live video conferencing)
01/09 to 14/09/2026
Stage 3: Voting for the Most Beautiful Quranic recitation
08/02 to 16/02/2027
Award Ceremony
Second Week of Ramadan
About the Award
The Award's message is to spread Quranic culture and sciences through community initiatives, local and international competitions, Quranic programs, and honoring the distinguished.
Dubai International Holy Quran Award
Closest to the heart... and closest to Allah.
God's Book — heaven's greatest message to mankind.
Mankind's closest path to the gates of heaven.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Competition Categories
Dubai International Quran Award Male category age 16 and above (Open age group)
Complete memorization of the Holy Quran with Tajweed for males over 16 years of age (open age).
Read MoreDubai International Quran Award Male and female Category Age 16 and below
Mastering the recitation of the Holy Quran with Tajweed for males and females under 16 years of age.
Read MoreGlobal Quranic Personality
An annual award granted to a personality who has played prominent roles in serving Islam and Muslims.
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