RIYADH: The 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Qur’an will start on Saturday, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
The competition is organized and supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, and will be held at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Contestants from 128 countries around the world will participate, the largest number of participating countries since the competition was established more than 45 years ago.
The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, extended his gratitude and appreciation to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their continuous support for the Holy Qur’an.
“The Ministry is honored to organize this prestigious competition, which is considered one of the most prominent international Qur’an competitions. It enjoys a high status, highlighting the Kingdom’s leadership in caring for the Holy Quran,” Sheikh Abdullatif said.
