Annual ICGC-INTACNational Holy Quran Competition
اقْرَأْ وَارْتَقِ
October 24, 2026Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
Open to U.S. residents only
A gathering to honor the Book of Allah — its memorization and the beauty of its recitation.
The Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati invites reciters of every level to its inaugural Holy Qur'an competition, judged by a panel of qualified ḥuffāẓ and scholars.
5
Groups
15
Judges
1
Day
Recite and ascend
5 groups, from one Juz to the complete thirty.
1 Juz
DetailsGroup 023 Juz
DetailsGroup 035 Juz
DetailsGroup 0415 Juz
DetailsGroup 0530 Juz
Detailsاقْرَأْ وَارْتَقِ
One day of recitation
October 24, 2026 at Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati. Session times to be confirmed.
- TBD
Doors & Check-In
Participant registration confirmation and seating.
- TBD
Opening & Tilāwah
Welcome from ICGC leadership and opening recitation.
- TBD
Recitation — Groups 1–3
1 Juz, 3 Juz, and 5 Juz groups.
- TBD
Prayer & Refreshment Break
Ṣalāh and a short break for participants and families.
- TBD
Recitation — Groups 4–5
15 Juz and 30 Juz (complete Qur'an) groups.
Prizes & honors
$16,500 in prizes across the five groups — three places awarded in each.
Group 1 · 1 Juz
- 1st$500
- 2nd$300
- 3rd$200
$1,000
Group 2 · 3 Juz
- 1st$1,000
- 2nd$750
- 3rd$500
$2,250
Group 3 · 5 Juz
- 1st$1,500
- 2nd$1,000
- 3rd$500
$3,000
Group 4 · 15 Juz
- 1st$2,000
- 2nd$1,500
- 3rd$750
$4,250
Group 5 · 30 Juz
- 1st$3,000
- 2nd$2,000
- 3rd$1,000
$6,000
Take your place in the inaugural competition
Registration is now open. Judged by a panel of 15 qualified judges. Participants under 18 register with a parent or guardian.
Begin registrationBefore you register
What kind of competition is this?
It is a Qur'an memorization (ḥifẓ) competition. Participants register in one of five groups defined by how much of the Qur'an they recite — 1, 3, 5, 15, or the complete 30 Juz — and recite from predetermined portions before a panel of judges.
Who can participate?
The competition is open to U.S. residents aged 4 to 25, of all backgrounds. Participants do not need to be ICGC members. Each entrant registers for one group per competition.
How do I register?
Online registration is open now — visit the Register page on this site. Participants under 18 require a parent or guardian to complete consent during registration.