Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has called on participants competing in the 38th National Quran Competition to maintain a lifelong commitment to reciting the Holy Quran and understanding its teachings.
Speaking at the event’s opening ceremony held at the Islamic Centre on 10 September, Latheef stated that society shares a collective duty to cultivate a love for the Quran, promote Quranic education, and encourage daily recitation to ensure future generations retain a strong spiritual bond.
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According to an official press statement released by the President’s Office, the Vice President urged participants not to treat their engagement with the holy text as a temporary endeavor tied solely to the contest. He encouraged youth to embody Quranic values in their daily conduct and urged parents and guardians to focus on nurturing a genuine passion for the scriptures in their children rather than concentrating strictly on competitive outcomes.
During his address, Latheef referenced government measures intended to expand Islamic education across the archipelago. The Vice President cited the construction of regional Islamic Centres and increased training programmes for religious educators as part of the administration’s policy framework.
The 38th iteration of the national contest follows a three-round structure similar to the previous year’s event. Regional audition rounds were conducted across 20 administrative regions of the Maldives throughout June and July.
According to officials, 379 participants qualified for the semi-final round, scheduled to take place between 11 and 14 September 2026, whilst 150 selected finalists are set to compete from 16 to 17 September 2026.
