The event, held under the theme “Enlightening Our Lives with the Holy Quran and Sunnah,” will feature 51 finalists from various Quran memorization centers across Liberia.
Monrovia– The United Dawah Ummah of Liberia (UDUL) will host its eighth edition of the Holy Quran recitation and memorization competition from Friday, March 14, to Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town.
The event, held under the theme “Enlightening Our Lives with the Holy Quran and Sunnah,” will feature 51 finalists from various Quran memorization centers across Liberia.
Speaking on behalf of the organization, Mr. Mohammed L. Sow highlighted that 12% of the participants are females, showcasing the growing involvement of women in the program.
The competition will see students grouped by the number of Quran chapters they have memorized, with participants competing in four categories: full Quran (7 participants), half of the Quran (12 participants), a third of the Quran (12 participants), and one-sixth of the Quran (20 participants).
The competition will run daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and winners will be announced on the final day. Prizes include $1,000 USD and a laptop for the first-place winner in the full Quran category, $500 USD and an Android tablet for the second-place winner, $400 USD and an Android tablet for the first-place winner in the third-of-the-Quran category, and $300 USD and an Android tablet for the first-place winner in the one-sixth category.
Mr. Sow also shared that UDUL is constructing a multipurpose facility for Quran teaching and vocational activities, set to accommodate over 300 boarding students.
He thanked various sponsors, including the Government of Liberia, Fouta Cement Corporation, CONEX, Aminata, GAF, and Bility Development Foundation, for their continued support.
The event is open to the public, with Mr. Sow urging the Muslim youth to view the competition as motivation to study, memorize, and live by the teachings of the Quran. Renowned Quran scholars from across the sub-region will serve as judges for the competition.
