The Al-Haram Mosque and its esplanades in Makkah now feature several information panels presenting the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the memorization, recitation, and exegesis of the Holy Quran.
According to SPA, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance deployed these displays to highlight the event’s global reach, objectives, and categories. The current edition includes 334 male and female candidates representing 133 countries.
This 46th edition is marked by the first-time inclusion of female candidates and the implementation of a modernized electronic jury system to improve evaluation and result accuracy. The competition offers total prizes valued at 10,260,000 riyals, distributed among 50 winners, with five winners for each of the five categories.
Who is participating in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition? The competition features 334 candidates and candidates who represent 133 different countries. This specific edition is notable for opening participation to female candidates for the first time.
What are the prizes and winner details for this edition of the competition? The total value of the prizes for this edition is 10,260,000 riyals. There are 50 winners in total, with five winners selected for each of the five categories.
How has the evaluation process been updated for the 46th competition? The competition has introduced a modernized electronic jury system. This system was implemented to optimize evaluation across all categories and to ensure the precision of the results.