Makkah is hosting contestants from around the world for the final rounds of the 46th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran.
According to SPA, the event is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. Participants follow diverse paths in studying the sciences of the Holy Quran, reciting, and memorizing.
Among the participants is Ibrahim Mohammed Saeed from Mauritania, who pursued advanced studies in the science of Quranic readings and memorized specialized texts after completing the memorization of the Quran. Elias Al-Qurashi from Belgium described reciting the Holy Quran in Makkah as an exceptional experience and a great honor.
The youngest contestant in this edition is seven-year-old Anil Roman Mandoldo from Argentina. He expressed pride in joining memorizers from various countries and standing beside the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, noting the international competition would be a lasting memory.
Who is organizing the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Holy Quran? The competition is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. It is currently in its 46th edition and takes place in Makkah, where contestants from around the world gather to compete in memorizing, reciting, and interpreting the Holy Quran.
Who is the youngest participant in the current edition of the competition? The youngest contestant is Anil Roman Mandoldo from Argentina, who is seven years old. He expressed his pride in standing beside the Holy Kaaba in Makkah and joining other memorizers of the Book of Allah from various countries.
What are some of the backgrounds of the contestants mentioned in the competition? Participants include Ibrahim Mohammed Saeed from Mauritania, who studied the science of Quranic readings and specialized texts, and Elias Al-Qurashi from Belgium, who described reciting in Makkah as an exceptional experience. Additionally, seven-year-old Anil Roman Mandoldo represented Argentina.