The Grand Mosque in Makkah hosted 334 contestants from 133 countries for the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran.
According to SPA, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance organized the celebrations, which included decorating streets in Riyadh, Makkah, and Jeddah with welcoming banners and images of the Kingdom’s leadership.
Competition Prizes and Categories
The 46th edition includes a women’s section for the first time in the competition’s history. Total prize money for the event is SAR10.26 million, with the number of winners increased to 50, featuring five winners in each of the five categories.
How many participants and countries are involved in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition? The competition brings together 334 contestants who represent 133 different countries. These participants gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to compete in the memorizing, reciting, and interpreting of the Holy Quran as part of the 46th edition of the event.
What are the prize details and winner counts for this year’s competition? The total prize money allocated for the competition amounts to SAR10.26 million. The number of winners has been increased to 50 people, with five winners selected for each of the five competition categories.
What new feature was introduced in the 46th edition of the competition? The 46th edition of the competition marks an expansion by featuring a women’s section for the first time in its history. This addition accompanies the broad international participation of contestants from 133 countries.