The 46th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition for memorization, recitation, and interpretation featured 334 contestants representing 133 countries.
According to SPA, Dr Shoaib Al Azhari, the founder of the Institute of Quranic Sciences and Phonetics of Bangladesh and a member of the local juries, praised the organization of the event and the efforts of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.
Dr Al Azhari described the competition as the jewel of Quranic competitions globally, noting its ability to gather an elite group of memorizers from various nations. He highlighted that the services provided to the participants demonstrate the attention given to those dedicated to the Quran.
This edition introduced a category specifically for women for the first time. Dr Al Azhari stated that this initiative reflects the attention given by the Kingdom to the Holy Quran and its memorizers, enabling women from different countries to participate.
How many participants and countries were involved in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition? The 46th edition of the competition saw the participation of 334 contestants. These competitors represented 133 different countries, demonstrating the international scale and reach of the event as noted by Dr Shoaib Al Azhari.
What new category was introduced in this edition of the competition? For the first time in this edition, a category specifically dedicated to women was introduced. This initiative allows female memorizers from various countries to participate and reflects the attention given to the Holy Quran and its memorizers.
Who praised the organization of the competition and which entity was credited for the efforts? Dr Shoaib Al Azhari, the founder of the Institute of Quranic Sciences and Phonetics of Bangladesh and a local jury member, praised the organization. He specifically highlighted the efforts deployed by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.