{"id":69004,"date":"2025-11-24T16:25:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T11:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=69004"},"modified":"2025-11-24T16:25:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T11:25:14","slug":"pakistan-hosts-first-ever-international-quran-recitation-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=69004","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan hosts first ever international Quran recitation competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan is hosting its first-ever International Quran Recitation (Qirat) Competition, officials announced on Monday, marking a historic milestone for the country.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the opening ceremony, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousuf called the day \u201chistoric and blessed,\u201d saying that by the grace of Allah, Pakistan has been honoured to host the global event.<\/p>\n<p>The minister highlighted efforts initiated during the previous government under former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to reform the Ministry of Religious Affairs, noting that the current administration under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has continued these initiatives. He cited recent activities such as the Scholars and Sheikhs Council Convention, the establishment of the Nizam-e-Salat system, and the launch of the Quran Board.<\/p>\n<p>Sardar Yousuf emphasized the significance of the Quran as a source of guidance and said the competition is an opportunity to promote both spiritual and educational development. \u201cOver 40 countries are participating in this event, which is a great blessing for us. It will help us gain success in this world and the Hereafter,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The minister also stressed the importance of learning Arabic, the language of the Quran, so that participants can read, understand, and implement its teachings. He expressed hope that the event would encourage broader Arabic education across Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>The international competition brings together Qaris from across the globe, aiming to foster a deeper connection with the Quran and enhance Pakistan\u2019s role as a centre for Islamic learning and recitation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan is hosting its first-ever International Quran Recitation (Qirat) Competition, officials announced on Monday, marking a historic milestone for the country. 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