Closing Ceremony Highlights: The 44th King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition concluded at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, with winners receiving a prize of 500,000 Saudi Riyals and expressing immense joy and gratitude.
Winners' Reactions: Participants, including Jaber bin Hussein Al-Maliki from Saudi Arabia and Anas bin Ateeq from Bangladesh, praised the competition's high standards and international judging panel, while Sulaiman Sylla from Mali expressed thanks to the Kingdom’s leadership and organizers.
Kingdom’s Support: The event highlighted Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to supporting and promoting the memorization and recitation of the Holy Quran, reinforcing its role in preserving Islamic traditions.
Joy and Gratitude Mark the Closing Ceremony of the 44th King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition
Makkah, August 23, 2024 – The 44th annual King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation concluded with great enthusiasm and profound gratitude from participants. The prestigious event, held at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, celebrated the exceptional talents of Quran reciters from around the world, culminating in an emotional and rewarding closing ceremony.
The winners of this year's competition were honored with a substantial prize of 500,000 Saudi Riyals, a testament to the Kingdom's commitment to supporting and promoting the memorization and recitation of the Holy Quran. The announcement of the winners was met with overwhelming joy and heartfelt appreciation from the participants, who expressed their deep thanks to the Saudi leadership for their steadfast support.
Jaber bin Hussein Al-Maliki from Saudi Arabia, who emerged as the top winner in the competition’s second category, shared his elation, saying, "The feeling of joy is overwhelming and beyond words." Al-Maliki also took pride in the fact that the competition is named after the founder of the nation, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, highlighting the significance of the event in honoring the legacy of the nation's founder.
Anas bin Ateeq from Bangladesh, who won first place in the third category, praised the high level of competition and the remarkable talent displayed by contestants from around the globe. He acknowledged the international panel of judges, representing diverse nations, for their role in ensuring a fair and rigorous evaluation process.
Sulaiman Sylla from Mali, who secured fifth place in the third category, extended his gratitude to the Kingdom’s leadership for their unwavering support and dedication to the Holy Quran and its reciters. Sylla also expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance for organizing such a prestigious international event. He prayed for Allah’s protection over the Kingdom and for the continued security and stability of all Muslim nations.
The 44th King Abdulaziz International Holy Quran Competition not only celebrated the mastery of the Holy Quran but also reinforced the Kingdom’s role as a global leader in fostering and preserving Islamic traditions. The event underscored the deep reverence and commitment to the Holy Quran that resonates throughout the Kingdom and the Muslim world.
