Islamic Foundation to Launch National Hifz Competition ‘Notun Kuri’
The Islamic Foundation is set to organise the nationwide ‘Notun Kuri National Hifz-ul-Quran Competition’ to implement the election manifesto of the BNP government. The competition will be held in three groups, with a total of Tk 13.5 lakh in prize money allocated for nine national-level winners. The winners will also receive crests and certificates.
The information was announced in a press release issued by the Public Relations Division of the Islamic Foundation on Sunday (October 18).
According to the press release, the competition will begin at the upazila level. The winners at this stage will advance to the district level, followed by the divisional level. The divisional-level winners will then compete in the national-level final.
The competition will be held in three groups. Participants under 12 years of age will compete in Group A by reciting 10 paras of the Holy Quran with proper tajweed. Those under 15 will compete in Group B by reciting 20 paras with tajweed, while participants under 18 will compete in Group C by memorising all 30 paras of the Holy Quran with tajweed.
At the national level, the first-place winner in each group will receive Tk 200,000, the second-place winner Tk 150,000, and the third-place winner Tk 100,000. The winners will also be awarded crests and certificates.
Those interested in participating must submit an application on plain paper along with two passport-sized photographs and a photocopy of their birth registration certificate or national identity card. Applicants can register at the relevant district or upazila office of the Islamic Foundation. Registration will remain open throughout November.
The press release further stated that the upazila-level competitions will begin on December 1. The national-level final is scheduled to be held in April next year. A maximum of five contestants from each educational institution will be allowed to participate in each group.
