Saudi ministry awards SR1.5 million to King Abdulaziz Quran contest participants
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has begun distributing SR5,000 to each participant in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has commenced distributing a reward of 5,000 riyals (SAR) to each participant of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition. This brings the total prize pool to SR1.5 million. The competition, held in its 46th edition, drew 334 contestants from 133 countries across multiple continents.
The contest featured five Quranic categories, with the number of winners increasing to 50. These generous rewards underscore the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance's commitment to supporting all participants, ensuring comprehensive care from arrival in the Kingdom to the final rounds and accompanying events. This demonstrates Saudi Arabia's unwavering dedication to the Holy Quran and its scholars.
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