The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments has officially opened registration for the 22nd edition of the Algeria Prize for the memorization and recitation of the Holy Quran. This national competition is scheduled to take place throughout 2027. Participants across Algeria are now invited to register for the upcoming event, which seeks to promote the study and mastery of Quranic texts. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments manages the selection process for candidates who wish to compete in this annual recitation and memorization program. The 2027 edition marks the latest iteration of the long-standing contest hosted by the government.
Registration Dates and Procedures
Applicants can submit their registrations from 1 November 2026 to 15 November 2026. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments requires all interested candidates to complete the process within this period.
Submission of entries must occur exclusively through the official electronic platform for Quranic competitions. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments does not accept applications through alternative channels. Participants are expected to use this digital system to provide all necessary documentation for the 22nd edition of the national contest.
Competition Categories and Requirements
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments has organized the event into three distinct categories. These include the international competition for memorization and recitation, the national competition for memorization, recitation, and interpretation, and the incentive competition for young memorizers. Each division serves to evaluate different levels of mastery and engagement with the texts.
Eligibility criteria require that all candidates possess the ability to recite the entire Quran according to the Warsh an Nafi' narration. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments mandates this specific recitation style for all participants to ensure uniformity throughout the selection process.
Age requirements apply strictly to the international competition. Candidates entering this specific category must be between 15 and 25 years old on the day of the competition. Officials use these age parameters to confirm that participants meet the specified requirements for this division.
Participation is further restricted by the professional status of the applicants. Potential contestants must not be well-known readers at the national or international level. Additionally, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments disqualifies any individual who has previously won the prize. These rules aim to ensure that the competition remains open to emerging memorizers who have not yet attained widespread recognition or prior success in the event.
