The final stage of the 29th Dubai International Holy Quran Award (1448H – 2027) takes place in Dubai in February 2027, with a public vote to help choose the winners. Entries for this edition are now closed.
Monday 8 – Tuesday 16 February 2027 (Ramadan 1448)
The Dubai International Holy Quran Award is one of the best-known international Quran awards. Its 29th edition (1448H – 2027) took entries from 7 July to 15 August 2026, and the second stage of live video judging ran from 1 to 14 September 2026.
Finalists who qualify will be hosted in Dubai from 8 to 16 February 2027, where they lead Taraweeh prayers in major mosques, and a public vote runs over the same dates. The closing ceremony is planned for the second week of Ramadan, and winners will be honoured there.
For categories, rules and updates, please see the award's official website.
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