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King Abdulaziz Quran Competition hears 33 contestants

King Abdulaziz Quran Competition hears 33 contestants

Makkah hosted the first day of final rounds for the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran, where judging committees heard recitations from 33 contestants.

According to SPA, the group included 17 boys and 16 girls who participated during morning and afternoon sessions. The event is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.

International judges specializing in Tajweed rules, recitation, and Quranic sciences are evaluating the participants. The committees will continue to hear recitations until Thursday based on the approved schedule.

Who participated in the first day of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition? The first day of the final rounds featured 33 contestants in total. This group consisted of 17 boys and 16 girls who performed their recitations during the morning and afternoon sessions in Makkah.

Who is organizing the competition and who are the judges? The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is the organizer of the event. The contestants are being evaluated by a group of international judges who specialize in recitation, Tajweed rules, and Quranic sciences.

What is the schedule for the judging committees’ recitations? The judging committees heard the first 33 contestants on the opening day of the final rounds. They are scheduled to continue hearing the recitations of the remaining contestants until Thursday.