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King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition

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The 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition commenced concluded in Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with preliminary rounds involving 334 contestants from 133 countries. The event, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, included branches for Quran memorization, recitation, and interpretation. Qatar participated in the event through its Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. The competition concluded with an awards ceremony held at Masjid al-Haram and the Hilton Conference Hotel. Grand Mosque. Under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah, honored the winners. The competition, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, featured 334 contestants from 133 countries. A total of 50 winners were honored for their achievements. recognized across five categories, with the total prize pool amounting to 10,260,000 Saudi Riyals. This edition was notable for including the introduction of a dedicated female category for category, marking the first time women were included in the competition’s history. A total of 50 Key winners were recognized across five branches, included Abdulrahman bin Mukhtar bin Ahmed Mohammed from Saudi Arabia, who secured first place in the first category (full memorization with recitation and Tajweed) with a total prize pool exceeding 10 million of 500,000 Riyals. In the second category (memorization with interpretation), Omar bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Subaih of Saudi Arabia took first place, receiving 300,000 Riyals. The event was attended by various religious officials and international representatives.

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