{
  "id": 19637660,
  "title": "160 contestants to join Saudi Qur’an and Sunnah competition in Mauritania",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/160-contestants-to-join-saudi-quran-and-sunnah-competition-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T10:13:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/666197/saudi-arabia/contestants-from-16-west-african-countries-to-compete-in-saudi-organized-quran-and-sunnah-competition"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The second edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Competition for Memorization of the Holy Qur'an and the Prophet's Sunnah will take place in Mauritania from November 15 to 19, 2026. This event will gather 160 participants from 16 countries, showcasing their skills in memorizing the holy texts. The competition, approved by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, is organized by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, in collaboration with Mauritania's Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Original Education.\n\nSheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, highlighted that serving the Qur'an and Sunnah has been a top priority for Saudi Arabia since the country's establishment. He emphasized the kingdom's ongoing support for Qur'anic competitions, educational programs, and Islamic outreach initiatives both domestically and internationally. These efforts aim to strengthen Muslims' connection to the Qur'an and Sunnah, promote moderation, and balance, while fostering religious awareness and nurturing younger generations with sound scholarly foundations.\n\nAl Al-Sheikh expressed gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their support of initiatives dedicated to preserving, teaching, and spreading the Qur'an and Sunnah worldwide. He also thanked Mauritania's Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Original Education for their cooperation and efforts that led to the success of the first edition competition and their continued coordination for the second. The minister praised the strong ties between Saudi Arabia and Mauritania, emphasizing their shared dedication to preserving and promoting the Qur'an and Sunnah among the younger generation.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The second edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Competition for Memorization of the Holy Qur’an and the Prophet’s Sunnah for West African Countries will take place in Nouakchott, Mauritania, from November 15 to 19, 2026, bringing together 160 contestants from 16 countries. Held with the approval of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, the competition is organized by…",
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    "160 contestants to compete in Mauritania from Nov 15-19, 2026",
    "Competition organized by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs",
    "Focus on Qur'an and Sunnah memorization, strengthening faith"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}