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2nd Annual Quran Competition
A Celebration of Faith, Talent, and Community
After the remarkable success of our first event, The D.E.E.N. Youth Project is thrilled to present our 2nd Annual Quran Competition, focused exclusively on Tilawah (recitation). Last year, dozens of talented youth inspired us with their heartfelt recitations. This year, we're building on that momentum with even greater enthusiasm for a day of inspiration, celebration, and spiritual growth.
Open to youth ages 7–20, this competition offers a unique opportunity to deepen you connection with the Quran and showcase your recitation talent. A panel of qualified experts in Tajweed and fluency will judge the competition.
Competition Requirements:
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Participants must be between 7 and 20 years old.
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Participants must be residents of British Columbia (BC).
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NEW Category : International Participants (Online Competition) Please see below for the schedule .
Awards:
Top performers in each category will receive special awards and recognition at the Finals ceremony.
LOCAL CATEGORY SCHEDULE
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Round 1:
Participation (Local & International)
Deadline: January 20, 2026
Format: Video submission
Open: December 1, 2025 - January 20, 2026
Eligibility: Anyone from age 7-20
Categories:
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Ages 7-10 -Surah Al-Infitar 1-11
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Ages 11-14 - Surah At-Tahrim 1-4
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Ages 15-20 (Boys) - Surah Al-Jathiyah 27-32
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Ages 15-20 (Girls) - Surah Al-Jathiyah 27-32
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New ! International Category 7-20 (Different schedule & arrangements)
Only 80 qualified contestants will be contacted by email to advance to Round 2.
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Round 2:
Semi-Finals (Local Only)
Date: March,2026
Format: Live performance in front of judges.
Date: March 2026
Eligibility: Qualifying participants from Round 1 only.
The top 30 contestants from this round will be invited to perform in the Live Final.
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Round 3:
Live Final (Local Only)
Date: April, 2026
Format: Live stage performance in front of judges and an audience.
Date: April, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: UBC
Eligibility: Finalists from Round 2 only.
Tickets will be available for purchase prior to the event for general guests.
INTERNATIONAL CATEGORY SCHEDULE
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Round 1:
Participation (Local & International)
Deadline: January 20, 2026
Format: Video submission
Open: December 1, 2025 - January 20, 2026
Eligibility: Anyone from age 7-20
Categories:
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Ages 7-10 -Surah Al-Infitar 1-11
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Ages 11-14 - Surah At-Tahrim 1-4
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Ages 15-20 (Boys) - Surah Al-Jathiyah 27-32
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Ages 15-20 (Girls) - Surah Al-Jathiyah 27-32
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New ! International Category 7-20 (Different schedule & arrangements)
Only 30 qualified contestants will be contacted by email to advance to Round 2.
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Round 2:
Semi-Finals (International only)
Date: 30 January 2026
Format: Online Live performance in front of judges.
Date: 30 January 2026
Eligibility: Qualifying participants from Round 1 only.
The top 10 contestants from this round will be invited to perform in the Live Final.
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Round 3:
Live Final (International only)
Date: 20 February , 2026
Format: Live online performance in front of judges and an audience.
Date: 20th Februrary 2026
Location: Online
Eligibility: Finalists from Round 2 only.
