On September 1, 2017 Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited “Khazrati Imam Complex” and talked to the state and religious scholars, leaders and representatives of the Committee on Religious Affairs, Muslim Board of Uzbekistan and the Center for Islamic Civilization where the president gave a number of tasks. One of such tasks was to organize grand competition on Qur’an recitation around the country.
The competition which is going to be organized by the initiative of the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will be open for all citizens aged between 18-40 years old. Besides students from various madrasas and Tashkent Islamic Institute who traditionally took part in the event, this time imams, assistant imams, muazzins (callers for prayer ) and all other citizens who can read Qur’an and willing to participate in the competition.
The contest will be held in two nominations: khifz (reciters of Qur’an who learned Qur’an by heart and tilavat (those who can read Qur’an correctly by rules).
Participants are divided into two age groups:
18‒25 years old;
25‒40 year old.
According to the contest schedule an initial stage will be held in provinces in March 2018 and the final stage in April 2018. The registration for the participation will be between January 1-10, 2018.
Qur’an contest will host also females participants.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Two days later on April 25-26, after the men’s final round, women’s last round of Uzbekistan Qur’an Competition 2018 was held.
Here are the winners in the following nominations:
Hifz (Qur’an Memorization)
Age: 18–25
1-place:Abdulhakimova Dilobar
2-place: Mo’ydinova Mo’binabonu
3-place: Jumanova Guljahon
Age: 26-40
1-place:Zoirova Nafisa
2-place: Abdukarimova Nigorakhon
3-place: Masidiqova Ughiloy
Participants among Islamic educational institutions:
1-place: Najmiddinova Robiya
2-place: Fozilova Matluba
3-place: Sa’dullayeva Mohinur
Тilawat (Qur’an recitation)
Age: 18–25
1-place: Najmiddinova Nozima
2-place: Abdulahadova Muqaddam
3-place: Mirzayeva Mubinakhon
Ag: 26–40
1-place: Akramova Ominakhon
2-place: Muminova Mutabar
3-place: Allayeva Shohistakhon
Participants among Islamic educational institutions:
1-place: Saydaliyeva Mufazzala
2-place: Norkhojaeva Nilufar
3-place: Husanboyeva Muslima
Winners of the following additional nominations:
"The best melodically recited Qur’an" – Dilfuza Jamilova
"The most experienced Qur’an reader" – Khosiyat Khayitova
"The youngest Qur’an reader" – Khadijah Buvaykhodjayeva
"The strongest will holder" – Nodirakhon Shakirova
As it was informed earlier the final round of Uzbekistan Qur’an Competition 2018 was held at The Youth Center of Tashkent Branch of Uzbekistan Youth Union.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan