المملكة: 129 contestants in the qualifiers for the King Salman Award for Memorizing the Holy Quran

His Excellency the Minister Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh stressed during his opening speech that this competition embodies a project of deep concern for the identity of this country, which since its founding has been based on the rule of the Book of God and the Sunnah of His Messenger – may God bless him and grant him peace -, indicating that it is an extension of a generous approach that enjoys continuous support and follow-up from the wise leadership – may God support it -.

His Excellency explained that the wide turnout and honorable competition witnessed by the competition from the sons and daughters of the nation in various regions of the Kingdom is evidence of its great impact in enhancing care for the Holy Qur’an. More than 3,600 male and female contestants participated in its initial stages this year, of whom 129 qualified for the finals, in an image that reflects the status of the Qur’an in the hearts of the people of this country and the depth of their connection to the Book of their Lord.

645 thousand riyals

He added that the Ministry has harnessed all its capabilities to produce this competition at a level that befits the greatness of the Holy Qur’an and reflects the state’s care for its people, indicating that the total prizes amount to seven million. riyals, in addition to incentive bonuses totaling 645 thousand riyals; Emphasizing the care and appreciation for the people of the Qur’an.

He pointed out the Ministry’s keenness to select an elite group of distinguished arbitrators, male and female arbitrators, who are people of knowledge and specialization; So that the judging will highlight the most proficient of our competing sons and daughters, male and female.

The arrival of the participants in the competition has been completed and the number of participants has reached 129 male and female contestants, in preparation for the start of the final qualifiers on the twenty-fifth day of the month of Shaban 1447 AH at the Narcissus Hotel.

Holy Quran Competitions in Saudi Arabia

Participants compete in six branches, which include memorizing the entire Holy Quran with the seven repeated recitations from The Shatibiyyah path is narration and knowledge with good performance and intonation, and memorization of the entire Qur’an with good performance and intonation and interpretation of its vocabulary.

And memorization of the entire Qur’an with good performance and intonation, and memorization of twenty consecutive parts with good performance and intonation, and memorization of ten consecutive parts with good performance and intonation, and memorization of five consecutive parts with good performance and intonation.

The male and female winners will be honored during the closing ceremony and prizes worth seven million riyals will be presented, reflecting interest. Great knowledge of the people of the Qur’an and enhancing the presence of the Book of God in society.