Islamabad:The Second International Qira’at Competition is scheduled to take place in Islamabad from November 24 to 26.

According to Radio Pakistan, nominations have been received for distinguished Quran reciters from 31 countries. The Ministry of Religious Affairs extended invitations to the 57 member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and 11 other nations, including Russia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, India, China, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Germany, Tanzania, France, Kenya, and the Maldives.

The competition aims to promote the teachings of the Holy Quran and the art of Quranic recitation, while also strengthening religious and spiritual ties among Muslim countries. Renowned Qaris from Egypt and Iran will participate as judges, and Pakistan will be represented by the internationally acclaimed Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has stated that all necessary travel, administrative, and logistical arrangements have been finalized to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the event.