Winners announced for King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition
Winners of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition have been approved, with 334 contestants from 133 countries and prizes exceeding SAR 10 million.
The 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur'an Competition concluded with the announcement of its winners, showcasing a remarkable display of talent from contestants across 133 countries. The competition, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, featured a total prize pool exceeding SAR 10 million. Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, the Minister overseeing the event, confirmed the list of victors.
In the male division, Abdulrahman bin Mukhtar bin Ahmed Mohammed from Saudi Arabia emerged as the top performer, winning first place in the memorization category with a prize of 500,000 riyals. Abdulkarim Rajab Agha from Syria placed second, earning 450,000 riyals, while Qasiyev Rasul Talant Bekovich from Kyrgyzstan secured third position with 400,000 riyals. The remaining top five winners from Saudi Arabia and Cameroon were awarded 350,000, 325,000, 300,000, and 275,000 riyals respectively.
The female contestants delivered equally impressive performances, with Jumana Sharaitia from Algeria claiming the top spot in the memorization category, taking home 500,000 riyals. Raghad bint Hussein bin Ali Al-Farhan from Saudi Arabia followed closely with 450,000 riyals, and Hiba bint Majid bin Rushdi Al-Safadi from Saudi Arabia claimed the third place prize of 400,000 riyals.
The final top five finishers in the female division were Sabiha Barghouth from Syria, Iman Jamal Farouk Hassan from Egypt, Sabiha Barghouth from Syria, and Sabiha Barghouth from Syria, each awarded between 325,000 and 220,000 riyals.
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