Arabic Poetry Recitation
Competition Texts
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Sample Questions and Study Resources for the Arabic Knowledge Competition
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Competition Categories
- Participants memorize and recite Arabic poems selected by the Competition Organization Committee.
- The preliminary selection is conducted via video submissions.
- Each school can nominate only one student.
- Participants must not be Arab nationals, native Arabic speakers, or students in Arabic-medium schools.
- Students must upload their video submissions to the competition application system by May 18, 2025.
- Five students will be invited to the International Finals in Istanbul on June 18, 2025.
- The Turkish national winner will also compete, making a total of six finalists.
- Schools participate in teams of four students.
- Team members’ details must be registered in the application system.
- Participants must not be Arab nationals, native Arabic speakers, or students in Arabic-medium schools.
- Students take an online test with 80 questions on May 21, 2025.
- Each student takes the test individually, and the team’s total score determines the school’s ranking.
- The top three teams worldwide and the Turkish national winner qualify for the International Finals in Istanbul.
- The final round is a face-to-face competition with 20 main and 5 backup questions.
In Turkey, Imam Hatip Middle Schools that teach Arabic as a foreign language compete in the categories of Arabic Dramatic Performance and Arabic Children’s Songs. Anatolian Imam Hatip High Schools participate in Arabic Poetry Recitation, Arabic Calligraphy, and Arabic Knowledge Competitions. Schools with Arabic preparatory classes are eligible to participate in Arabic Debate Competitions.
International Arabic Competitions Schedule
Application Deadline
Deadline for Arabic Poetry Recitation Video Submissions
Online Arabic Knowledge Competition
Announcement of Schools Qualifying for International Finals
International Arabic Competitions Finals in Istanbul
Eligibility Criteria for International Competitions
- Must be a high school student.
- Must not be an Arab national.
- Must not be enrolled in an Arabic-medium school.
- Must not be a native Arabic speaker.
- Must be studying Arabic as a foreign language at an eligible school.
- Must obtain consent from their school and guardian, as individual participation is not
allowed.
