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King Abdulaziz Quran Competition hears 42 contestants

King Abdulaziz Quran Competition hears 42 contestants

Makkah hosted the fourth day of final rounds for the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran, where judging panels heard recitations from 42 contestants.

According to SPA, the participants included 26 boys and 16 girls representing 40 countries, with sessions conducted in morning and evening rounds. The event is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.

Since the start of the final rounds, 148 contestants from 101 countries have been heard by the panels. These panels consist of international male and female judges specializing in recitation rules, Quranic readings, and Quranic sciences.

Assessments are based on performance quality, Tajweed, recitation, and memorization. The Ministry utilizes an electronic judging system to expedite results and ensure transparency and accurate scoring in the assessment process.

How many contestants participated on the fourth day of the competition? On the fourth day of the final rounds, the judging panels heard recitations from 42 contestants. This group consisted of 26 boys and 16 girls who represented 40 different countries worldwide during the morning and evening sessions.

Who is organizing the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition? The competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. The ministry also employs an advanced electronic judging system to reinforce fairness and ensure accurate scoring.

What are the evaluation criteria for the contestants? Contestants are evaluated by international male and female judges specializing in Quranic sciences and recitation rules. The detailed assessment criteria cover performance quality, Tajweed, recitation, and the level of memorization.