The ITQAN Community has launched the “Ramadan Al-Athar” (Ramadan Impact) initiative, inviting developers and tech enthusiasts to contribute to open-source Quranic projects during the holy month. This initiative aims to strengthen Quranic digital tools—which see peak usage during Ramadan—by connecting skilled developers with project owners to solve technical issues and implement new features.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Open-Source Contribution / Technical Volunteering
- For: Developers (Frontend, Backend, Mobile), Students, and Tech Enthusiasts
- Key Benefits: Professional experience, networking, and Umrah trip rewards
- Application Deadline: Active throughout Ramadan 2026
- Location: Remote (Contributions via GitHub)
Initiative Overview
“Ramadan Al-Athar” is an open call for developers to dedicate a few hours during Ramadan to support Quranic technology. Many Quranic projects operate with limited volunteer resources and face high traffic during this month. By addressing “Issues” on GitHub and submitting Pull Requests, contributors help improve the experience for thousands of users. The initiative covers a wide range of projects, including Quranic CMS, mobile apps (Swift, Kotlin, React Native, Flutter), and specialized search engines.
Key Benefits
- Professional Impact: Document your contributions on GitHub and within the ITQAN community to build a professional portfolio of real-world projects.
- Networking: Work directly with researchers, specialized developers, and owners of leading Quranic tech projects.
- Grand Prizes: ITQAN is offering two Umrah trips for the top technical contributors and one Umrah trip for the project owner who best organizes and utilizes community contributions.
- Skill Development: Gain practical experience in open-source collaboration, documentation, and technical problem-solving.
Featured Projects
Contributors can choose from over 14 participating projects, including:
- Quranic CMS: Content management systems for Quranic data.
- IMAD Package: Available in Swift, Kotlin, React Native, and Flutter versions.
- Quranic Search Engine: Enhancing search algorithms and user experience.
- Open Tarteel: Supporting platforms for Tarteel and TV apps.
- Obsidian Quran Assistant: An extension for the Obsidian knowledge-base app.
How to Apply
To start contributing, follow these steps:
- Browse Projects: Visit the ITQAN Community Portal to see the list of active projects and their specific GitHub repositories.
- Select a Task: Look for “Issues” in your chosen repository that match your skills. Request to be assigned to the task to avoid duplicated efforts.
- Submit Contribution: Implement the changes and send a Pull Request (PR) on GitHub.
- Document Locally: Once your PR is merged, post a comment in the project’s specific thread on the ITQAN community forum with a link to your PR to track your progress for the rewards.
About ITQAN (مجتمع إتقان لتقنيات القرآن)
ITQAN is a specialized community dedicated to fostering innovative and sustainable Quranic technologies. It serves as a hub for developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs to collaborate on digital tools that serve the Holy Quran. Through community-driven initiatives, ITQAN aims to professionalize the development of Islamic digital resources.
Learn More: ITQAN Community
