Mecca Grand Mosque to Host Saudi Int’l Quran Contest in Summer
According to Okaz daily, the Grand Mosque in Mecca will host the Quranic event in the lunar Hijri month of Safar (August-September).
The ministry of Islamic affairs, Dawah, and guidance annually organized the competition on Quran recitation, memorization and interpretation.
Islamic Affairs Minister Abdul Latif Al Sheikh said the contest has a prominent status internationally.
He added that it is aimed at promoting the learning of Quran recitation, memorization and interpretation among the Muslim youth.
Memorization of entire Quran and recitation in the seven readings along with observation of Tajweed rules, memorization of entire Quran along with observation of Tajweed rules and interpretation of words, and memorization of 15 Juzes (parts) of the Quran are among the categories of the international event.
Information on the conditions for participation in the competition is available in Arabic and English on the website of its secretariat.
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