Event Details (Live Finals)

• Date: 22 Nov 2025 (Saturday)
• Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Venue: Salamfest @ Singapore Expo

Competition Categories

• Category A (Junior): 3 - 7 years old
• Category B (Senior): 8 - 12 years old

How to Register (Video Prelims)

• Complete the Google Form by **10 Nov 2025**.
• Upload one (1) recitation video with your form.
• State your chosen Surah in the form.
• Finalists will be selected from these videos.
• Finalists will be notified by **15 Nov 2025**.

Prizes to be Won!

(for each category)

• Champion
• Runner-up
• 3rd Place

Video Submission Rules

• Film horizontally (landscape).
• One single take. No editing allowed.
• Clear audio (record in a quiet place).
• Good lighting (face must be visible).
• Simple, clear background.
• Steady camera (use a tripod).
• Modest, Islamic attire.

Competition Format

Category A (Junior: 3-7)

• **Prelim (Video):** Recite 1 chosen Surah from the list below.
• **Final (Live):** Recite the *same* Surah live on stage.
• **Surah List (Choose 1):** Al-Fatihah, An-Nas, Al-Falaq, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Masad, An-Nasr, Al-Kafirun, Al-Kawthar, Al-Ma'un, Quraysh, Al-Fil.

Category B (Senior: 8-12)

• **Prelim (Video):** Recite 1 chosen Surah from the list below.
• **Final (Live):** Random draw of 1 Surah from the *same* list.
• **Surah List:** Ad-Duha, Ash-Sharh, At-Tin, Al-'Alaq, Al-Qadr, Al-Bayyinah, Al-Zalzalah, Al-'Adiyat, Al-Qari'ah, At-Takathur.

Judging Criteria

Category A (Junior: 3-7)

• Memorization & Fluency (50%)
• Basic Tajwid & Makharij (Clarity) (40%)
• Presentation & Confidence (10%)

Category B (Senior: 8-12)

• Memorization & Fluency (40%)
• Full Tajwid (40%)
• Fasahah (Eloquence) (10%)
• Presentation & Confidence (10%)

**Note:** For the live final, marks will be deducted if a judge needs to prompt a finalist.