Egypt Launches Museum of Quran Reciters

Egypt has inaugurated a Museum of Quran Reciters, a first-of-its-kind cultural and spiritual institution dedicated to celebrating the nation’s rich heritage of Qur’anic recitation and the legendary voices that have shaped it.

The museum opened on December 15, 2025, in the New Administrative Capital, near Cairo, with officials including Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Heno and Minister of Awqaf Osama Al-Azhari attending the ceremony. 

Situated within the Egypt Cultural and Islamic Center, the museum honours some of the country’s most revered qaris, including Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husari, Mustafa Ismail, Muhammad Siddiq Minshawi, and others whose recitations have influenced generations. It houses personal memorabilia, rare manuscripts and listening halls where visitors can experience recordings of their iconic recitations firsthand. 

The exhibitions span several halls showcasing manuscripts, rare materials and Quranic licenses donated by Al-Azhar, reflecting Egypt’s enduring role as a centre of Islamic scholarship and Qur’anic arts. Family members of the late reciters were also present at the inauguration, highlighting the personal and cultural significance of the new institution. 

Speaking at the launch, officials emphasised the museum’s importance as a testament to Egypt’s moderate religious identity and its ongoing efforts to preserve, promote and transmit the spiritual legacy of Quranic recitation to future generations. The dedicated listening hall allows visitors to immerse themselves in the sacred sounds that have long echoed through mosques and educational institutions across the Muslim world. 

As visitors explore the museum’s halls, they encounter not only the history of recitation itself but also a broader narrative of devotion, artistry and cultural pride—making the Museum of Quran Reciters both a spiritual tribute and a landmark for cultural heritage in Egypt. 

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