Biryani, yoga: What it takes to win a Qari competition
Hassan Kasi won online Qari competition SAMAA | AFP - Posted: Apr 18, 2021 | Last Updated: 1 hour ago SAMAA | AFP Posted: Apr 18, 2021 | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
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To master the art of Quran recitation, 21-year-old Hassan Ali Kasi had to follow a strict regime of yoga, hours of rehearsing vocal scales â and a total ban on biryani.
His dedication is paying off, and he was recently named champion of an international online qari competition hosted by Afghanistan, where he was up against men from 25 other countries.
They are in particularly high demand during Ramadan.
April 18, 2021
ISLAMABAD (AFP) – To master the art of Al-Quran recitation, 21-year-old Hassan Ali Kasi had to follow a strict regime of yoga, hours of rehearsing vocal scales – and a total ban on biryani.
His dedication is paying off, and he was recently named champion of an international online Qari competition hosted by Afghanistan, where he was up against men from 25 other countries.
Revered in Pakistan, Qaris are professional reciters of Al-Quran, called upon to lead prayers at mosques and also to teach the Muslim holy book to students.
They are in particularly high demand during Ramadhan, the Muslim holy month of fasting currently being observed around the world.
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Pakistan qari follows strict routine to perfect Quran recitation
Hassan Ali Kasi won online competition after beating 25 contestants SAMAA | AFP - Posted: Apr 17, 2021 | Last Updated: 6 hours ago SAMAA | AFP Posted: Apr 17, 2021 | Last Updated: 6 hours ago
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A 21-year-old Quran recitation champion from Pakistan is following strict yoga routine, rehearsing hours of vocal scales and a total ban on biryani for perfection.
Hassan Ali
Kasi s hard work paid off had recently was recently named champion of an
international online qari competition hosted by Afghanistan among contestants
from 25 other countries.
Revered in
Pakistan, qaris are professional reciters of the Quran, called upon to lead