Makkah is receiving 334 participants from 133 countries for the 46th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition for memorization, recitation, and interpretation of the Holy Quran.
According to SPA, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance began welcoming the first group of participants at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. Reception teams facilitated entry formalities before transferring the participants to their accommodation in Makkah as part of an integrated organizational plan.
The ministry has deployed specialized teams operating 24 hours a day to provide reception, accommodation, transport, and hospitality services. These measures aim to create an environment suitable for the competition tests, which take place within the premises of the Mosque Al-Haram.
Participants noted that the event encourages the memorization and mastery of the Holy Quran while gathering memorizers from different continents in an atmosphere of faith and brotherhood.
Who is participating in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition? The competition brings together 334 participants who represent 133 different countries from various continents. These individuals are competing in the memorization, recitation, and interpretation of the Holy Quran as part of the 46th edition of the event.
How are the participants being managed upon their arrival in Saudi Arabia? The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance welcomed the first group at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. Reception teams handled entry formalities and transferred participants to Makkah, supported by specialized teams operating 24 hours a day for transport and accommodation.
Where will the competition tests be held and what is the goal of the event? The competition tests are held within the premises of the Mosque Al-Haram. The event aims to deliver a universal message in favor of the Holy Quran by encouraging its memorization and the mastery of its recitation among participants from around the world.