The National Qur’aan Awards (NQA), hosted by the South African Qur’aan Union successfully came to a close on 21 December 2008 at the Ottery Islamic Society complex in Cape Town.

South African Qur'aan Union and the Universal Islamic and Cultural Trust hosted the first national tour of Turkish reciters in South Africa.

Silsilah Ihya` al- Qira"at – The Revival of Qira"at released their first of a series of recordings dedicated to the preservation of the noble sciences of Qiraa’aat at its launch event on 23 August 2008 at Masjid ... Read More

The newly- formed Aashiqeen Al Quran hosted its 2^nd Pre Ramadan Qiraa’ah program on 24 August 2008 at the Habibia Soofi Masjid in Cape Town.

South African Qur’aan Union’s Women’s League successfully hosted three enlightening programs during the month of Ramadan.

“Today, Heritage Day, we reflect on our past history which includes the values and customs of everyone living in South Africa. An event of this calibre celebrating the Quran, showcases the future of Islam in the Western Cape,” said Thamina Qasir, a grade eight learner from Islam ... Read More

Masjidul Quds in Gatesville, Cape Town held its annual international Qiraa’ah program on 21 September 2008.

Masjiduth Thaanie in Mitchell’s Plain held its annual Qiraa’ah program in conjuction with South African Qur’aan Union on 28 September 2008.

The renowned master of Qur’aan recitation, Sh Raaghib Mustafa Ghalwash visited Cape Town from 1- 5 May 2008 on invitation of the Al Ameen Haafidh Institute.

The newly- formed South African Qur’aan Union recently hosted a number of successful Qur’aanic programs in Gauteng and Cape Town.