Women’s Section Added to Major Int’l Quran Contest
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has approved the introduction of the women’s section to the upcoming King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran, it was announced on Sunday.
It marks the first time female contestants will officially participate in the long-running Quran competition.
The decision was made following a recommendation submitted by Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al Sheikh, the country’s minister of Islamic affairs, dawah and guidance, who also serves as general supervisor of local and international Quran competitions.
Organized by the ministry of Islamic affairs, the competition is held annually at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and is regarded as one of the country’s most prominent international Quranic events.
The ministry said the inclusion of a women’s category represents a major development in the competition’s history since its launch in 1979, expanding participation to both male and female contestants from around the world.
The approval also included setting the competition’s closing ceremony for August 19.
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Al-Sheikh said the move recognizes the important role of women in society.
He added that the ministry had begun implementing the necessary organizational arrangements for the upcoming edition of the competition, with preparations aimed at ensuring high standards of quality and organization.
Source: Arab News
