Makkah is hosting the final rounds of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran. On the second day of the finals, 33 contestants from 28 countries participated in the event.
According to SPA, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance organized the competition. Judging committees heard recitations from 17 male contestants at the Grand Mosque and 16 female contestants at the competition venue during morning and evening sessions. Over the first two days, committees heard a total of 66 contestants representing more than 40 countries.
The competition features 334 male and female contestants from 133 countries competing in five categories. This includes the memorization of the entire Holy Quran with the seven canonical recitations according to the Shatibiyyah method.
Final rounds continue until next Thursday. International judges specializing in Tajweed, recitations, and Quranic sciences are evaluating the participants using an electronic judging system to ensure transparency and accuracy.
How many participants are involved in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition? The competition features a total of 334 male and female contestants who represent 133 different countries. During the second day of the final rounds, 33 contestants from 28 countries participated, while the judging committees heard a total of 66 contestants from more than 40 countries over the first two days of the finals.
Where are the final rounds of the competition taking place and who is organizing them? The event is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in Makkah. The final rounds include sessions at the Grand Mosque, where 17 male contestants recited, and at a dedicated competition venue, where 16 female contestants participated during morning and evening sessions.
What are the evaluation methods and categories used in the competition? Contestants compete in five categories, including the memorization of the entire Holy Quran with the seven canonical recitations according to the Shatibiyyah method. Evaluations are conducted by international judges specializing in Tajweed, recitations, and Quranic sciences using an electronic judging system to ensure fairness and accuracy.