The Qur’an Reciting Competitions in the Nizhny Novgorod Region (2005–2021)

This article is devoted to the practices of religious education and socialization Muslims in Nizhny Novgorod region, more precisely, study Qur’an reciting competitions period from 2005 till 2021. The purpose reveal essence these practices. sources research include information materials official Internet site Spiritual Boards Region (DUM NO), results an interviews with representatives organizers’ team competition teachers maktabs. Based on this goal, authors seek reconstruct specifics organization competition. has used interdisciplinary approach methods social sciences. identified following practices: practice mentoring systematic training education; teaching through contemporary means communication; common work good deeds; thanksgiving, praising Almighty; practice, strengthening unity within ummah; encouraging acquisition new knowledge; vocational guidance practice. scientific novelty expressed by systematization about region.