Makkah is hosting 334 male and female participants from 133 countries for the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran. The event takes place in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque.
According to SPA, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance welcomed the participants by decorating streets in Riyadh, Makkah, and Jeddah with welcome signs and images of leaders.
This edition includes a dedicated section for women for the first time in the competition’s history. The total value of prizes for this session reaches 10,260,000 riyals.
The number of winners has increased to 50 men and women. In each of the five competition categories, five female and five male winners will be announced.
How many participants are attending the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition? The competition features 334 male and female participants who have traveled from 133 different countries across various continents. These participants are gathering in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Makkah for the event.
What are the prize details for this edition of the competition? The total value of prizes for this session is 10,260,000 riyals. There are 50 winners in total, with five men and five women being selected as winners in each of the five competition categories.
What new feature was introduced in the 46th session of the competition? The 46th session is marked by the creation of a special section for women for the first time in the history of the competition. This development occurs alongside the broad international participation of contestants from various cultures.