King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition opens in Makkah
MAKKAH — The 46th session of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Qur’an kicked off in Makkah on Thursday. The competition is being held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. The competition that runs through Rabi Al-Awwal 6, corresponding to Aug. 19, is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call…
The 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Qur'an memorization, recitation, and interpretation commenced in Makkah on Thursday. The prestigious event, hosted under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, will run until Rabi Al-Awwal 6, or August 19. Organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call, and Guidance, the competition draws 334 male and female competitors from 133 nations, setting a record for the largest participation in its history.
The competition's primary goal is to inspire young Muslims to memorize, understand, and contemplate the Holy Qur'an, promote honorable competition, and underscore Saudi Arabia's commitment to preserving and honoring the Qur'an and its reciters. A historic first, separate contests for female contestants will be held at the Makkah Hilton Hotel & Convention, while the male category finals and the closing ceremony will be held at the revered Grand Mosque.
The competition encompasses five categories, with a total prize pool of SR10,260,000, the highest sum since the competition's inception.
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