On Friday, October 9, 2026, corresponding to 27 Rabi' al-Akhir, 1448 Hijri, the Quranic Radio Station in Egypt broadcast a varied schedule of Quranic recitations by prominent readers. The program included recitations from the Murtal and Mujud editions, as well as special Friday recitations. Listeners could tune in to hear reciters such as Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Hussari, Sheikh Abd al-Basit Abd al-Samad, and Sheikh Muhammad Rifat.
The Murtal edition of the Quran, recited by Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Hussari, was aired at several times throughout the day. At 6:00 AM, the recitation covered verses from Surahs "S" and "Al-Zumar", lasting 28 minutes. Subsequent recitations were aired at 10:44 AM, 2:42 PM, 9:30 PM, 1:00 AM, 3:13 AM, and 3:46 AM, covering various surahs and lasting between 29-31 minutes.
In addition to Al-Hussari's recitations, the Quranic Radio Station also aired a segment of the Murtal edition recited by Sheikh Abd al-Basit Abd al-Samad at 8:04 PM. This segment included Surahs "Q" and "Al-Dhariyat" and "Al-Tur", preceded by an introduction by Dr. Abd al-Karim Salih, and lasted 18 minutes. Another segment, recited by Al-Hussari, was aired at 6:55 PM, covering verses from Surah Al-Anfal to Surah Al-Tawbah.
The radio station also broadcast the Murtal edition of the Quran, recited by Sheikh Mahmoud Siddiq Al-Minshawi, starting at 1:34 AM. This segment covered verses 72-132 of Surah Al-Baqarah and lasted 29 minutes. Furthermore, the station aired Surah Al-Kahf, recited by Sheikh Abd al-Basit Abd al-Samad, at 10:00 AM, using the Hafs recension.
On Fridays, the Quranic Radio Station traditionally broadcasts Quranic recitations, including Surah Al-Kahf. On this occasion, Sheikh Muhammad Rifat recited part of Surah Al-Kahf at 7:00 AM, lasting 30 minutes. Other reciters, such as Sheikh Muhammad Mahmud Al-Tablawi and Sheikh Mahmud Ali Al-Banna, also participated in the broadcast.
The Quranic Radio Station's schedule included additional recitations throughout the day and night. At 5:49 PM, Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Shashai recited "Quran al-Maghrib", covering parts of Surahs "Fussilat" and "Al-Rahman", lasting 45 minutes. Later, at 11:15 PM, Sheikh Mustafa Ismail recited "Quran al-Sahrah", covering part of Surah Al-Hajj.
The radio station's broadcast concluded with various late-night and early-morning recitations. Sheikh Abd al-Atti Nassif recited part of Surah Al-A'raf at 12:24 AM, while Sheikh Abd al-Hamid Al-Basusi recited part of Surah Al-Furqan at 2:06 AM. Other reciters, including Sheikh Fathi Muhammad Suliman and Sheikh Ali Hazin, also participated in the broadcast.
Key points
- Egyptian Radio airs Quranic recitations by renowned readers on Fridays
- The broadcast includes recitations from the Murtal and Mujud editions of the Quran
- Listeners can tune in to hear recitations throughout the day and night
