IQNA – Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania will host a Quran competition for West African nations from November 15 to 19, 2026, bringing together 160 contestants from 16 countries.

It will be the second edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Competition for Memorization of the Holy Quran and the Prophet’s Sunnah for West African Countries.
The competition is organized by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in cooperation with Mauritania’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Original Education.
Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh emphasized that serving the Quran and Sunnah has been a priority of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic mission since its founding.
He said the country continues to support Quranic competitions, educational programs and Islamic outreach initiatives both domestically and internationally, strengthening Muslims’ connection to the Quran and Sunnah.
The minister stressed that these initiatives extend beyond memorization, aiming to strengthen religious awareness, nurture Muslims on sound scholarly foundations and correct religious beliefs, and encourage younger generations to embrace and apply the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.
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Al Al-Sheikh thanked Mauritania’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Original Education for its cooperation and efforts that contributed to the success of the competition’s first edition, as well as its continued coordination in hosting the second.
Source: Saudi Gazette