Hira's 6th Annual Competition: Year 2025
Registration Closes
May 25, 2025 - 11:59 PM EST
Early Bird Ends
March 16, 2025 – 11:59 PM EST
Registration for the 6th Annual Hira Canada Competition is now open!
We are excited to invite participants of all ages to join us in this meaningful event. Whether you’re just starting or looking to challenge yourself, there’s a level for everyone.
See below for more information and how you can get involved. Join us as we come together to deepen our connection with the Quran, grow in our faith, and be part of a vibrant community.
2025's Details
Fees
$25 per category
Don’t miss our early bird discount: Register before March 16, 2025 for only $20
Exams and submission dates
Recitation: April 26
Memorization: May 3
Hadeeth: May 10
Contemplation submission: May 17
Results and Ceremony dates
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Learn more about our categories:
Recitation
Category
Perfect your recitation and connect with the word of Allah SWT through eloquence and precision
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Memorization Category
Challenge yourself to memorize the Quran and preserve its words in your heart
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Hadeeth
Category
Connect with the second form of divine revelation by memorizing and understanding Hadeeth
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Contemplation Category
Engage with the Quran creatively and reflect deeply on its timeless lessons
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Registration Category Rules & Guidelines
Registration and Fees
- Online registration starts on January 6, 2025
- Online registration deadline is April 19, 2025 at 11:59 pm
- The competition online registration fee is $25 per participant per category
- Fees are subject to a $5 early bird’s discount until Mar 16, 2025
- All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
- No siblings’ discount will be provided
Participants’ Registration Criteria
- Participants must have one of the following:
- Canadian citizenship
- Canadian permanent resident status
- Canadian refugee status
- Canadian work permit
- Participants can register in more than one category (Memorization, Recitation, and Contemplation)
- Participants cannot participate in more than one level in each category
- All participants (except Hoffaz/Hafizs) can register only in their age level or higher within each category
- Participants must have one of the following:
Special considerations
- Quran memorizers (Hoffaz/Hafizs) are only allowed to participate in the following categories:
- Memorization Category: Hoffaz level only
- Recitation Category: Quraa’ level only
- Hadeeth Category: Their age level or higher
- Contemplation Category: Their age level or higher
- Quran teachers and Imams are not allowed to participate in the competition
- Quran memorizers (Hoffaz/Hafizs) are only allowed to participate in the following categories:
Examination Guidelines
- All exams will be done online on Zoom.
- Each participant will choose a timeslot on a platform that will be communicated by email. Participants cannot examine in a different time slot unless directed by our administration.
- All timinggs slots are communicated in Eastern Standard Time zone (EST).
- All participants are required to turn on their camera and share their screen during their examination.
- No one is allowed to be with the participant in the same room during the examination.
- All examinations will be recorded for quality and promotional purposes.
- Ayaat Foundation reserves the right to publish all recorded videos of the examination and final projects of the contemplation category.
- Judges are not allowed to examine their relatives or any students they teach regularly.
Results Guidelines
- Any participant that scores below 65% will be automatically disqualified.
- The results of the competition are final and non-negotiable.
- If a participant wins in more than one category, he/she will receive only the highest in all prizes (ONE prize).
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