Misato Zone Round — International Qur'an Recitation and Hifz Competition 2026 (Saitama)

The Misato zone audition round of the International Qur'an Recitation and Hifz Competition 2026 was held at Kibonogokoryo Centre in Saitama, organized by the Islamic Cultural Foundation Japan.

Participants of various ages competed in recitation and memorization, judged by Imam Habib Iqbal Khan of Misato Mosque, scholar Ahmed Yousuf, and Engineer Ahmed Hatima. Medals and prizes were awarded to participants and selected finalists at the close of the round.