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- Over 34 Qaris from OIC member countries to compete in Islamabad from Nov. 24 to 29
- Event aims to promote Qur’anic recitation and strengthen cultural, interfaith harmony
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs will host the country’s first-ever International Qirat Competition (IQC-2025) in Islamabad from Nov. 24 to 29, bringing together more than 34 Qur’an reciters from member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), according to the state broadcaster Radio Pakistan.
The event marks a historic milestone in Pakistan’s religious and cultural landscape and aims to promote the art of Qur’anic recitation while strengthening intercultural and interfaith harmony among Muslim nations, Radio Pakistan said.
“The competition will bring together more than 34 Qaris from member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC),” the broadcaster reported.
According to the official schedule, Group-1 and Group-2 competitions will take place from Nov. 24 to 27 at the Auditorium of the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad. The grand prize distribution ceremony is set for Nov. 29 at the Jinnah Convention Center, where the winners will be honored.
State-level dignitaries are expected to preside over both the inaugural and concluding sessions.
The Radio Pakistan report said the event reflects Pakistan’s growing role in religious diplomacy within the Muslim world, showcasing the country’s cultural and spiritual traditions on an international stage.