Egypt just opened a cultural gem for anyone eager to explore the Quran, its reciters, and their inspiring legacy. The Museum of Quran Reciters, the first in the world, is located in the New Administrative Capital. It celebrates Egypt’s rich tradition of Quranic recitation and honors the legendary voices that have shaped it.
A Museum Dedicated to Reciters
The Readers’ Museum is the first in the world dedicated entirely to Quranic recitations and maqams. Nestled beneath the upper courtyard of the iconic Masjid Misr, it spans over 6,700 square meters inside a huge Islamic cultural center.
Exploring the Collections
Visitors can explore rooms dedicated to prophetic artifacts, senior reciters, and complete Quranic sections. Each space tells the story of a particular reciter through pictures, letters, personal belongings, and digital recordings of their recitations.
Interactive and Specialized Halls
The museum also features halls for listening to the Quran in different languages, VIP seminar spaces, and interactive exhibits that make the voices of legendary Egyptian reciters come alive. From Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Hosari’s historic recitations to handwritten notes and personal Qur’ans, the museum turns history into an experience — a “living mural” celebrating Egypt’s global leadership in Quranic recitation.
Why It Matters
For visitors, it’s more than a museum; it’s a journey through sound, heritage, and the stories of the people who brought the Quran to life for generations.
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