Maldives is to hold auditions for this year's Al Noorul Mubeen international Quran competition.

Those who want to participate can register their names for audition as the deadline for registry has been extended to the 26th of April. Audition opportunities had opened on the 9th of May and initially ended on the 19th. 

According to the Center for the Holy Quran in Maldives, they are looking to select suitable candidate to represent Maldives in the Al Noorul Mubeen international Quran competition to be held from the 11th to the 17th of May.

Those aged between 18 - 30 can take part in this year's competition, and participants must be skilled in reciting the Quran under the fundamental Tajweed rules.

Those who would like to register must bring a letter along with a copy of their identity cards to the center before the 26th of April.