On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Deputy Governor of Makkah to Honor Winners of King Abdulaziz Quran Competition Tomorrow
Al-Anbat - On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz will honor tomorrow after the evening prayer the winners of the 43rd edition of King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Quran.
Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance and General Supervisor of the competition Dr. Abdullatif Al-Sheikh expressed his appreciation for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's constant support for this competition that is testimony to the Kingdom's endeavor to care for and disseminate the teachings of the Holy Quran.
He said that this competition motivates Muslim youths around the world to memorize the Quran, and contributes to raising a generation that adheres to the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah, adding that this year's competition witnessed the participation of the largest number of countries since it started in 1399 Hijri.
The competition brought together 166 contestants from 117 countries, and has a prize pool of SAR4 million.
E-judging was used in the preliminary and final competition qualifiers.
Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance and General Supervisor of the competition Dr. Abdullatif Al-Sheikh expressed his appreciation for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's constant support for this competition that is testimony to the Kingdom's endeavor to care for and disseminate the teachings of the Holy Quran.
He said that this competition motivates Muslim youths around the world to memorize the Quran, and contributes to raising a generation that adheres to the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah, adding that this year's competition witnessed the participation of the largest number of countries since it started in 1399 Hijri.
The competition brought together 166 contestants from 117 countries, and has a prize pool of SAR4 million.
E-judging was used in the preliminary and final competition qualifiers.
