Sharjah:The Sharjah Noble Quran and Sunnah Establishment is hosting the final rounds of the 29th Sharjah Award for Holy Quran and Sunnah at the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah. This year, 389 contestants have qualified from the preliminary stages to participate in the final rounds.

According to Wam, the competition spans 12 days, reflecting the Establishment's commitment to promoting the memorisation of the Holy Quran, upholding the Prophetic Sunnah, nurturing talent in Quranic recitation, and reinforcing younger generations' connection to authentic Islamic values.

The final rounds comprise 210 female and 179 male contestants. To facilitate the judging process, morning sessions are allocated to female participants, while evening sessions are reserved for male participants, allowing contestants to showcase their memorisation and recitation skills. The event unfolds in a faith-filled atmosphere, highlighting the award's significance in serving the Holy Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah.

The foundation regards these competitions as both educational and spiritual milestones, shaping personalities rooted in Quranic teachings and fostering values such as commitment, perseverance, and discipline. Each edition aims to refine organisational and judging processes, ensuring fairness and equal opportunity. Additionally, the inclusion of 18 external judges for the final rounds underscores this commitment to integrity, objectivity, and specialised evaluation.

Judging panels will continue their assessments as per the competition schedule, with results to be formally approved upon conclusion of the final rounds.