Mahragan El-Keraza 2024
Core Competitions: Spiritual, Coptic, & Hymns
The core competitions of the mahragan are the pillars that shape our Coptic identity and connect our youth regardless of age or geographical location. The Core competitions of the 2024 Mahragan include (1) spiritual studies curriculum (mandatory and is a pre-requisite for other competitions), (2) Coptic Language, and (3) Hymns. Each of the three competitions will have its guidelines, rules, & evaluation criteria, etc. Although the only mandatory competition for all participants in the spiritual studies, it’s highly encouraged for all participants to take advantage of and take part in the Coptic and Hymns to gain the benefits of the Mahragan participation fully.
ALL age groups are allowed to participate in the three competitions…
- Study Materials: participants will study the published spiritual books based on their age group.
- Day of the Competition: on August 17 to 20, an online exam will be conducted for all age groups, and the exam is timed.
- Schedule of the exam: All the details about exam schedules and access information will be coordinated with each church Mahragan Ameen.
- Scoring System: For each age group and church, the median score of all participants will be calculated, and the top 3 churches in each age group will be declared qualified for the final round on September 7 to compete in person.
- Study Materials: Participants will study the Coptic books based on their age group.
- Day of the Competition: on August 17 to 20, an online exam will be conducted for all age groups, and the exam is timed.
- Exam Schedule: Each church Mahragan Ameen will coordinate all the details about exam schedules and access information.
- Scoring System: For each age group and each church, the median score of all participants will be calculated, and the top 3 churches in each age group will be declared qualified for the final round on September 7 to compete in person.
- Which Hymns: Separate hymns guidelines for each age group will be published, and we will announce the hymns they should practice for this year.
- Hymns Submission: Participants in each age group and church should submit recorded videos of chanting each hymn (singing as a group).
- Scoring System: the top 3 churches in each age group will be declared qualified for the final round on September 7 to compete in person.
- Submission Deadline: The due submission date of recorded hymns is Sunday, August 18.