Inspiring a Generation Through the Qur’an
India’s Holy Quran Award
The India Holy Quran Award is a pioneering national initiative aimed at serving the Book of Allah Almighty and enhancing its position in society. This is achieved by launching a comprehensive Quranic competition across India that brings together universities, colleges, institutes, and Islamic schools under one umbrella, opening new horizons for cooperation and integration among Quranic institutions.
The award stems from a firm belief that the Holy Quran is the foundation of the Ummah’s unity and the source of its scientific and moral renaissance. From this standpoint, it seeks to build an inclusive national platform dedicated to discovering outstanding Quranic talents, nurturing them, and refining their skills in the fields of memorization and recitation, while promoting a correct understanding of the meanings of the Holy Quran.
Award Stages
Competition Categories
Complete Memorization of the Holy Quran with Tafsir (Interpretation)
This category represents one of the highest levels of competition in the India Holy Quran Award. It aims to honor memorizers who have combined mastery of memorizing the Book of Allah Almighty with an understanding of its general meanings through Tafsir.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration begins on May 1, 2026, and continues until August 15, 2026.
The award includes two main categories:
- Complete Memorization of the Holy Quran with Tafsir
- Holy Quran Recitation (Tajweed and Performance)
Male and female students and graduates affiliated with Islamic schools, institutes, and educational institutions in various Indian states are eligible to participate, provided they fall within the age group of 12 to 30 years, according to the conditions specified for each category.
There is no independent category dedicated solely to females; the award allows participation for both males and females, organizing participation in a manner that respects appropriate Islamic and organizational guidelines.
No, participation in the India Quran Award is completely free, as part of supporting and encouraging the service of the Qur’an.
No, registration is strictly done through approved schools, institutes, and educational institutions to ensure proper organization and follow-up.
The competition is held in progressive stages: qualifiers at the school level, then at the district level, then at the state level, and finally the national final. This ensures the selection of the best contestants across India.
Judging is conducted by a specialized scientific committee comprising elite scholars, reciters, and experts in the sciences of the Holy Quran, who possess competence and experience in the fields of memorization and recitation.