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Diyar Al Muharraq, the largest real estate development company in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced its golden sponsorship for the Bahrain International Quran Recitation Competition. Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, and organized virtually by the Holy Quran Affairs Directorate at the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, the competition commenced on the 1st of Ramadan.
The competition aims to preserve and contribute to the art of Quranic recitation, by encouraging engagement in reciting the Quran’s holy passages using the skills of intonation, annunciation, and pronunciation. Alongside its commitment to preserving Islamic teachings globally, this comes in line with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s ongoing effort to instill the teachings and values of the Holy Quran into the fabric of its society and uphold its religious ideals.
Sheikh Abdullah Abdulaziz Qahtan Al-Omari, the Director of the Department of Holy Quran Affairs at the Ministry, made note of the pivotal role played by the private sector in the launch of the competition, commending their community partnership efforts, evident in their golden sponsorship of the 4th edition of the competition. Previously received with exceptional response, the Quranic competition will be held on an international scale, with thousands of participants joining from across the globe.
Commenting on the occasion, Diyar Al Muharraq’s Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Ahmed Ali Alammadi said, “We are proud to be a part of this commendable initiative, which aims to highlight young talent and instill foundational Islamic values in our youth through the recitation and memorization of the noble Quran and its passages. We are also proud to be the golden sponsors of this honorable competition in the Kingdom, which happens to be the first of its kind internationally. Being a sponsor for this competition reflects our firm commitment and responsibility towards the country to which we belong. Moreover, it reflects our belief in the principle of community partnership, which requires supporting national initiatives and forums that embody the culture of our beloved Kingdom and the authenticity of our religion. Thus preserving our Arab and Islamic identity and advancing Bahrain among nations.”
The competition is segregated into 4 categories; Al Qari Al Mojawed, Al Qari Al Muratel, Al Qari Al Sageer, and Al Hafeth. Those who wish to participate in the competition must register at the website, www.quran.bh, record a video of their recitation and share it with the designated judging panel. The judging panel is comprised of members who are licensed to deliberate on the intonation of Quranic Recitation, additionally possessing experience judging at Quran competitions internationally. With the evaluation criteria set at a high standard based on intonation, scale of voice, and quality of delivery, applicants will progress in the competition after the panel evaluates each of the recorded entries remotely, carried out through 5 stages.
Diyar Al Muharraq is the largest integrated residential city in the Kingdom of Bahrain, a modern-day urban city characterized by its luxurious lifestyle and its preservation of the traditional family values of the Bahraini community, in addition to its balanced mix of residential and commercial facilities making it the ultimate investment opportunity.