Makkah is hosting the final phases of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition for memorization, recitation, and interpretation. During the first day, juries listened to the recitations of 33 participants, consisting of 17 boys and 16 girls, across morning and evening sessions.
According to SPA, the event is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance. The competitions for boys are held within the premises of the Grand Mosque, while the girls’ competitions take place at the competition headquarters at the Hilton Hotel.
International juries specializing in the sciences of the Holy Quran, various Quranic readings, and recitation rules are evaluating the finalists. The juries will continue their work until next Thursday according to the established schedule.
How many participants recited during the first day of the competition? A total of 33 participants performed their recitations during the morning and evening sessions of the first day. This group included 17 boys and 16 girls who are part of the final phases of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition.
Where are the competition events taking place in Makkah? The events are split between two locations based on the participants. The tests for the boys are being conducted within the premises of the Grand Mosque, while the sessions for the girls are held at the Hilton Hotel, which serves as the competition headquarters.
Who is organizing the competition and who are the judges? The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance is organizing the event. The final phases are being evaluated by a group of international juries who specialize in the rules of recitation, different Quranic readings, and the sciences of the Holy Quran.