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Categories: CULTURE

Egyptian Quran reciter commemorations

Entities: Al‑Azhar University · Ministry of Awqaf (Egypt) · Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Wahab al‑Tantawi

Overview

In July 2026, Egypt’s religious authorities marked the death anniversaries of two prominent Qur’an reciters. On 16 July, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs commemorated Sheikh El‑Sayed Metwally, highlighting his early memorisation of the Qur’an, his training under leading scholars, and his lasting influence through recordings broadcast across the Arab world and beyond. Ten days later, on 26 July, the Ministry of Awqaf honored Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Wahab al‑Tantawi, noting his childhood memorisation, Al‑Azhar education, start in radio in 1985, and his performances during Ramadan in many countries. Both events underscore a continuing practice of state‑led remembrance of celebrated Egyptian Qur’an reciters, celebrating their cultural legacy and role as ambassadors of Egyptian recitation.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

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    Egypt commemorates late Quran reciter Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Wahab al‑Tantawi

    Egypt's Ministry of Awqaf marked July 26 2026 as the death anniversary of famed Quran reciter Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Wahab al‑Tantawi, honoring his life, international recitations and enduring legacy.

  2. 14 days ago

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    Egyptian Qur'an reciter Sheikh El‑Sayed Metwally commemorated

    Egypt’s Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs honored the late Sheikh El‑Sayed Metwally, famed Qur’an reciter known as “Dean of Arab Reciters,” on the anniversary of his 2015 death.

Sources

anbaaalyoumeg.com · elaosboa.com · elbalad.news · vetogate.com