This category is dedicated to highlighting the beauty of Quranic recitation, mastery of Tajweed rules, and developing the vocal performance skills of the participants, according to the standards approved by the experts of this art. The category aims to discover outstanding Quranic voices, encourage reciters to improve their performance, and elevate the level of recitation across India, reflecting the greatness of the Holy Quran and the beauty of its eloquence.
Testing and Stages:
The competition passes through several progressive stages:
School Level
Preliminary evaluation of the quality of recitation and Tajweed.
District Level
A more precise test in Tajweed and vocal performance.
State Level
Comprehensive evaluation of Tajweed, voice, and performance.
National Level
Recitation before a specialized committee and selection of winners.
Conditions
Participation Requirements
- 1Adherence to the rules of Tajweed during recitation.
- 2Possessing adequate vocal ability to perform the recitation.
- 3Compliance with competition guidelines and organizing committee instructions.
- 4Registration through an approved educational institution during the specified period.
- 5Commitment to attend at the scheduled times for qualifiers and finals.
Registration Note
- 1To participate in the India Holy Quran Award, educational institutions must register student data through either manual entry or bulk upload of Excel/CSV files via the official website.
- 2The process requires submitting institution and supervisor details, followed by a review and confirmation phase.
- 3Registration is strictly limited to approved schools and institutes rather than individual applicants.
Honoring and Rewards
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.
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.
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.
No, registration is strictly done through approved schools, institutes, and educational institutions to ensure proper organization and follow-up.
No, participation in the India Quran Award is completely free, as part of supporting and encouraging the service of the Qur’an.