The 26th edition of the Quran Memorization Competition in Japan was held under the patronage of the Japan Muslim Association, in collaboration with the Otsuka Mosque, drawing more than 300 participants and attendees, according to the Muslims Around the World website.
Segments of the competition were hosted at the Tokyo Grand Mosque, with boys and girls from Japan’s Muslim community taking part. Participants represented a wide range of nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
The event once again underscored the Holy Quran’s role as a unifying force for Muslims across geographical and linguistic boundaries. It also highlighted how well-organized Quranic initiatives can promote social cohesion, even within non-Muslim societies.
The event aimed to strengthen participants’ connection with the Book of Allah and to encourage the memorization and proper recitation of the Quran among Muslims across Japan.
A judging panel composed of male and female Quran experts supervised the competition, including Mohamed Dawood from Egypt and Hisham Atwa. The contest was conducted in two stages: an initial online round to accommodate participants from various regions of Japan, followed by a final stage hosted at the Tokyo Grand Mosque.
The presence of distinguished judges provided a valuable opportunity for participants and their families to engage directly with scholars and experts in Quranic studies, education, and community development.
Source: ABNA
