Message from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Praise be to Allah, who revealed the Holy Quran as guidance and mercy for all mankind, and made it a light that illuminates hearts and guides to the straight path. and May the Peace, grace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the finest reciter and teacher of the Quran, and peace be upon his family and companions.
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 29th edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, a faith-filled occasion that brings hearts together through the love of the Holy Quran and strengthens the bonds among members of the Muslim Ummah from diverse cultures and nations.
This edition represents a continuation of a distinguished journey dedicated to instilling Quranic values within society and strengthening the connection of future generations with the Holy Quran through recitation, reflection, and practice, in an atmosphere defined by a spirit of competition.
Since its launch in 1997, and by the grace of Allah followed by the generous support and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Award has showcased inspiring examples of memorizers of the Holy Quran and reinforced Dubai's position as a global hub for pioneering initiatives that serve the Holy Quran and encourage teaching it.
As we gather once again to launch this award, we renew our commitment to advancing the Award's mission and meet the aspirations of future generations. We remain dedicated to continually developing this Award to solidify its status among other international Quran awards.
We pray that Allah bless these efforts, make the Holy Quran the spring of our hearts and the light of our paths, bless the endeavors of all participants and supporters, elevate the ranks of the people of the Quran, and make us all among them. May Allah grant us success and guidance.
Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dubai International Holy Quran Award
About the Award
The mission of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award is to spread Quranic culture and sciences through sustainable community initiatives, local and international competitions, and Quranic activities and programs that support the memorizers of Allah's Book and its people, and honor the distinguished among them, through a vision that establishes the Award's position as an inspiring model in serving the Book of Allah locally and internationally.
The Dubai International Holy Quran Competition is held during the blessed month of Ramadan each year. It is one of the most prominent Islamic awards for the memorization and Tajweed of the Holy Quran on the international stage. Since its establishment based on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai 'may Allah protect him' in 1997 (1418 AH), the award has seen the participation of 7826 contestants from 123 countries around the world.
The Award aims to encourage the memorization and Tajweed of the Book of Allah and the contemplation of its meanings, and to honor individuals and institutions that have provided distinguished services to the Holy Quran and its sciences.
