Launch of the "Quran Recited by Angels" Competition Tests for People of Determination in Qalyubia

Under the patronage of Engineer Ayman Atiya, Governor of Qalyubia; Prof.Dr. Nasser Al-Gizawy, President of Benha University; and Mr. Mustafa Abdel Hamid Farag, Chairman of the Board of the World Youth Foundation in Qalyubia, the tests for the "Quran Recited by Angels" competition have commenced.
The competition is organized by the university in cooperation with Qalyubia Governorate and the World Youth Foundation. It is a Quranic competition dedicated to people of determination, aiming to showcase their abilities in memorizing the Holy Quran and enhancing their active participation in religious and cultural activities.The events were followed by Dr. Khaled Eissawy, General Coordinator of Activities at Benha University, and Ms. Omayma Rifaat, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Solidarity in Qalyubia.
The tests were launched across four levels, including the entire Quran, half of the Quran, three-quarters of the Quran, and a quarter of the Quran. Contestants were tested by specialized committees comprising representatives from Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and the Ministry of Endowments to ensure integrity and accuracy in evaluation. A total of 81 contestants participated, with 22 in the first level, 18 in the second level, 14 in the third level, and 27 in the fourth level.The total prize value is 300,000 Egyptian pounds, with 150,000 pounds provided by Benha University and 150,000 pounds provided by the World Youth Foundation. Prizes will be distributed to the top winners in each level according to the decisions of the organizing committee.The competition witnessed strong competitions among the participants, accompanied by great interest from their parents and clear joy at the governorate's efforts in launching such competitions that give special attention to people of determination for the first time in the governorate's history. They called for its repetition annually.
This initiative comes within the framework of supporting societal integration and providing equal opportunities for people of determination. Participants compete in a distinctive spiritual atmosphere that confirms the Holy Quran is a message of mercy and guidance, and that people of determination are active partners in spreading its message and elevating its sublime values.