{
  "id": 20028664,
  "title": "Contestants from 16 countries arrive in Mauritania for King Salman Quran and Sunnah competition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/contestants-from-16-countries-arrive-in-mauritania-for-king-salman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T18:52:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/f51tj9fx4"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A total of 160 contestants from 16 West African countries have convened in Mauritania for the second King Salman Quran and Sunnah competition. Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in collaboration with Mauritania’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Original Education, the event aims to test the memorization skills of participants in two main tracks - Quran and Sunnah memorization. The competition, which is being held with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's approval and the backing of Saudi leadership, will commence on Sunday following the completion of all organizational and technical preparations. Facilities and committees have been prepared to ensure the contest is conducted at the highest standards, offering an optimal environment for participants across its various categories.",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}