Event:Open Heritage-Wikidata Contest
Wikidata Islamic Civilization Contest
Organized by the Wikimedians of the Islamic Civilization User Group (WICUG)
Registration Deadline: September 28, 2026
The contest runs from September 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Only edits made during this period by registered participants will be counted on the leaderboard.
About the Contest
[edit][link here List of Suggested Wikidata Items]
Objective
[edit]To increase the quantity and quality of structured data on Wikidata relating to the Islamic Golden Age, scholars, architectural heritage, arts, and historical literature.
Participation Requirements
[edit]Participation is open to anyone with a Wikimedia account. New Wikidata contributors are highly welcome!
Timeline
[edit]| Phase | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wikidata Training Webinar | August 25, 2026 | Registration link: Here |
| Contest Period | September 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026 | All eligible edits must be made exclusively during this period. |
| Jury Review | October 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026 (subject to extension) | Judges will verify the submitted edits and finalize points. |
| Winners Announcement | October 20, 2026 | Winners will be published on a dedicated Meta-Wiki page and shared via WICUG channels. |
Rules
[edit]- Participation must be through a registered Wikimedia account; anonymous edits are not allowed.
- Participants must enroll their username on the Outreach Dashboard.
- Using multiple accounts (sockpuppetry) will result in immediate disqualification and withholding of any prizes.
- Participation is strictly individual. Institutional or shared accounts are not accepted.
- Automated edits using fully automated bots are not allowed unless specifically approved. Semi-automated tools like QuickStatements are permitted but must be used carefully.
- The jury reserves the right to disqualify any participant who violates the rules or ignores warnings on their Wikidata talk page.
- Only edits made to items falling within the agreed scope of the contest (Islamic civilization, history, architecture, etc.) will be counted.
- Participants must adhere to the Universal Code of Conduct and Wikidata's community guidelines.
- The jury's decisions regarding point calculations are final.
Scoring System
[edit]The contest task list is available here
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Adding Labels / Descriptions / Aliases (in any language) | 1 point |
Prizes
[edit]| Rank | Prize (Prepaid Gift Cards) |
|---|---|
| First Place | $200 |
| Second Place | $100 |
| Third Place | $50 |
How to Participate
[edit]- Register using the Dashboard link below before making any contest-related edits.
- Browse the list of suggested items and queries to find tasks that interest you.
- Start adding structured data, and move on to new items once finished.
- Ask for help at any time via the contest talk page or the community channels; this space is as much for learning as it is for competing.
Discussion
[edit]Do you have questions, suggestions, or proposed data queries? Use the Talk page for this contest, or contact the organizers directly through the communication methods mentioned above.