Oman’s Sultan Qaboos Quran Competition to Kick Off Monday
More than 2,880 contenders from across the Persian Gulf Arab country will take part in the contest, according to Oman Daily.
They are from 25 centers in different provinces of Oman, according to the organizers.
It will be the 30th edition of the annual Quranic event, organized by the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science at the Diwan of Royal Court.
Among the most important objectives of the competition are urging Omanis to memorize and assimilate the Quran, raising a Quranic generation, finding glorified reciters of the Quran who are perfect for its performance and strengthening the Sultanate’s presence in international Quranic competitions.
Memorization of the entire Quran, memorization of 18 Juzes (parts) of the Holy Book, memorization of 12 Juzes, memorization of six Juzes (for those born in 2007 and later), memorization of four Juzes, and memorization of two Juzes are the categories of the Quran competition.
Oman is a country situated in Southwest Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and United Arab Emirates (UAE). Virtually all Omanis are Muslim.
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