The Grand Mosque in Makkah is hosting the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran, featuring 334 male and female contestants from 133 countries.
According to SPA, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance issued a guide for the event. The document provides details on competition objectives, categories, judging procedures, stages, and general guidelines, alongside accompanying programs and events.
The current edition includes a women’s section and a prize pool exceeding SAR10 million to encourage proficiency in the Holy Quran. The ministry stated the guide is part of efforts to improve the organizational, media, and judging aspects of the competition.
Who is participating in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition? The competition features 334 male and female contestants. These participants represent 133 different countries and are competing at the Grand Mosque in Makkah in the memorizing, reciting and interpreting of the Holy Quran.
What are the main updates to the current edition of the competition? The current edition has introduced a women’s section to enhance inclusiveness. Additionally, the prize pool has been increased to more than SAR10 million to motivate contestants and encourage proficiency in the Holy Quran.
What information is included in the guide issued by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs? The guide provides an overview of the competition’s objectives, categories, and stages. It also details participation and judging procedures, general guidelines, and information regarding accompanying programs and events to help participants with time management.