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King Abdulaziz Int’l Quran Competition’s Final Qualifiers End with Outstanding Performances

Makkah, August 14, 2025, SPA -- The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance concluded today the final qualifiers of the 45th session of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran, held in the precincts of the Grand Mosque.
The final rounds spanned six consecutive days, featuring the participation of 179 contestants from 128 countries across various continents.
This year’s edition featured intense competition, marked by exceptional recitation quality, precise memorization, eloquent delivery, and melodious voices. The high level of performance reflected a deep global reverence for the Quran and signaled the emergence of a promising new generation of Quran memorizers worldwide.
An elite panel of internationally recognized judges, all specialists in Quranic sciences, oversaw the evaluations. The competition also featured an upgraded electronic judging system to ensure fairness and accuracy in scoring. Large audiences of visitors at the Grand Mosque engaged warmly with the recitations and praised Saudi Arabia’s unwavering support for Quranic competitions and its dedication to serving the Quran reciters.
Participants at the competition extended their heartfelt gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for their continuous support of the Quran and its memorizers around the world. They also commended the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for supervising the event’s organization in a manner befitting the Kingdom’s esteemed status and global role in serving the Quran.
Contestants prayed for the prosperity and protection of the Kingdom and its leadership and expressed appreciation to all those involved in organizing the competition.
This year's competition included five categories with total prizes exceeding SAR4 million, reaffirming its status as one of the most prestigious and well-established Quranic competitions in the world. Winners will be honored during a ceremonial closing event to be held at the Grand Mosque.
-- SPA


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