Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has approved the inclusion of a women’s division in the upcoming King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an, according to Arab News.
The initiative marks the first official participation of female contestants in the prestigious Qur’an competition.
This move came in response to a recommendation submitted by Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al Sheikh, who also oversees local and international Qur’an competitions.
Held annually at the Grand Mosque under the auspicious of King Salman, the competition is organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs and is generally regarded among the Kingdom’s most prestigious international Qur’anic events.
The ministry also noted that the introduction of a women’s category marks a remarkable milestone in the competition’s history since its launch in 1979, further broadening participation to involve both male and female contestants from across the globe.
Al-Sheikh expressed sincere gratitude to King Salman and his Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their continued support of Qur’anic initiatives and programs seeking to elevating the teaching and study of the Holy Qur’an.
He indicated that the move stands as a testament to the leadership’s dedication to motivating young Muslim men and women to memorize and contemplate the Qur’an, while highlighting the distinctive role women play in society.
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