Global Quranic Competition 2026 Announces Continental Preliminary Schedule and Guidelines
The organizing committee has published official guidelines and regional qualifier timelines for ICTI’s premier cultural and ethical flagship program.
Key Highlights
- Over 40 participating nations across Africa, Asia, and international chapters
- Multi-tiered categories for memorization, tajweed, and ethical exposition
- International panel of accredited scholars and adjudicators
The organizing committee for the ICTI Global Quranic Competition has published the official rules, eligibility criteria, and regional preliminary timelines for the 2026 championship edition.
Designed to celebrate excellence in recitation, memorization, and ethical reflection, the flagship tournament will bring together accomplished youth scholars representing over forty participating nations.
Preliminary stages will be conducted through certified regional chapter panels across Africa and international partner chambers, culminating in the grand finals in late 2026.
In addition to competitive recitations, the event program features interactive symposiums on Islamic ethics, peaceful coexistence, and community leadership.
“The Global Quranic Competition represents ICTI’s constitutional dedication to spiritual values, cultural preservation, and the cultivation of ethical leadership among the next generation.”


