Makkah is hosting 334 contestants from 133 countries for the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran. The participants include 202 male and 132 female contestants.
According to SPA, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is organizing the event. This session marks the first time females are participating in the competition, expanding its international presence to include female memorizers of the Book of Allah.
Boys’ competitions are taking place within the Grand Mosque, while female competitions are held at the Hilton Convention Hotel. The event utilizes technical solutions, including mobile robots with interactive screens that provide information and answer inquiries in more than 90 global languages, alongside artificial intelligence for organizational services.
Total prize values for the current session have risen to 10,260,000 riyals, distributed among 50 winners, with five winners in each branch of the competition. An exhibition at the Hilton Convention Hotel showcases the competition’s history and development stages.
How many participants are involved in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition? The competition features 334 contestants representing 133 different countries. This total is divided between 202 male contestants and 132 female contestants, marking the first time females have participated in the competition’s history.
Where are the competition events being held in Makkah? The competitions for boys are being held within the premises of the Grand Mosque. Meanwhile, the competitions for females are taking place at the Hilton Convention Hotel, which also hosts an exhibition on the competition’s development.
What technical features are being used during the current session? The event employs artificial intelligence and mobile robots equipped with interactive screens. These robots can answer visitor and participant inquiries in more than 90 global languages to provide information about the competition.
What are the prize details for the current edition of the competition? The total value of prizes has increased to 10,260,000 riyals. These prizes are awarded to 50 winners in total, with five winners selected for each of the competition’s branches.