Three 10-year-old children from Senegal, Tajikistan, and the Maldives memorize 600 pages of the Koran to compete in Cairo's International Holy Koran Competition.
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Three 10-year-old children from Senegal, Tajikistan, and the Maldives memorize 600 pages of the Koran to compete in Cairo's International Holy Koran Competition.
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Ten-year-old children compete in the International Holy Koran Competition in Cairo, Egypt. Among them are participants from Senegal, Tajikistan, and the Maldives. Each child has memorized the entire 600 pages of the Koran. They face older competitors with more experience. As they prepare, they discuss their unique recitation techniques and melodies. The competition brings pressure and uncertainty about their futures, influenced by different interpretations of Islam in their home countries.
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Why Watch
- Meet young Koran reciters from Senegal, Tajikistan, and the Maldives.
- See the intense competition in Cairo's Islamic community.
- Find out about unique recitation techniques and melodies.
Did You Know
- The Koran consists of 600 pages that each child has memorized.
- The children are all 10 years old and come from three different countries.
- The competition takes place in Cairo, Egypt, a key location in the Islamic world.
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What age are the children competing in the International Holy Koran Competition?
The children competing in the competition are all 10 years old.
Which countries are represented by the children in the documentary?
The children come from Senegal, Tajikistan, and the Maldives.
What is the duration of the documentary 'Koran by Heart'?
The duration of the documentary is 90 minutes.
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