Shafaqna English- The Grand Mosque of Paris has launched the inaugural international Quran memorization and recitation competition.
The first edition of this competition began on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, El Khabar reported.
The event has attracted over a thousand participants from various countries.
It aims to promote the memorization and recitation of the Quran and to strengthen cultural and spiritual ties among Muslims worldwide.
The competition has met with remarkable interest, with the number of registrants exceeding one thousand—a figure that reflects the widespread enthusiasm for this Quranic event and the dedication of Muslims from various countries to the memorization and recitation of the Holy Quran.
A significant portion of the judging sessions is taking place via video link, allowing participants from various countries to compete without the need for physical presence in Paris—an approach that has highlighted the competition’s international nature since the preliminary round.
The participants hope to advance from the preliminary round to the finals, which are scheduled to be held in November at the Grand Mosque of Paris.
In the final, a group of distinguished memorizers and reciters will compete for the top honors of this inaugural competition.
Sources: IQNA