The Mosque Al-Haram in Makkah hosted 334 male and female candidates from 133 countries for the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran.
According to SPA, the event was organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance. This edition introduced a category dedicated to women for the first time in the history of the competition.
Total prizes for the event amount to 10,260,000 riyals, with 50 winners selected. To welcome the international guests, portraits of the Kingdom’s leaders and welcome signs were displayed in the streets of Riyadh, Makkah, and Jeddah.
Who participated in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition? The competition featured 334 candidates, including both men and women. These participants represented 133 different countries from various continents and gathered at the Mosque Al-Haram in Makkah for the event.
What are the financial rewards and winner details for this edition? The total amount allocated for prizes this year is 10,260,000 riyals. From the pool of international candidates, a total of 50 winners will be recognized for their performance in the competition.
What new feature was introduced in the 46th edition of the competition? The 46th edition saw a major evolution with the creation of a category dedicated to women. This marks the first time in the history of the competition that such a category has been established.