Makkah is hosting an introductory exhibition alongside the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran. The event coincides with the final rounds at the Grand Mosque.
According to SPA, the exhibition traces the journey of the competition since its inception and highlights its development and milestones over several decades. It features historical statements and photographs of King Abdulaziz, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The current edition includes a dedicated section for female participants. A total of 334 contestants from 133 countries are participating in the competition.
The exhibition also notes that the number of winners has risen to 50, with the total prize value exceeding SAR10 million in the current edition.
What does the Makkah exhibition showcase regarding the Quran competition? The exhibition traces the journey of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran since its inception. It highlights the development of the competition over several decades and features historical statements and photographs of King Abdulaziz, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
How many participants and countries are involved in the current competition? The current edition of the competition features a total of 334 male and female contestants. These participants represent 133 different countries. The exhibition specifically highlights a new phase for the competition which includes the introduction of a dedicated section for female participants.
What are the prize details for the current edition of the competition? The exhibition showcases an increase in the prize value for the current edition, which has now reached over SAR10 million. Additionally, the number of contestants who will be winners has risen to 50.