44th King Abdulaziz Qur’an Competition in Saudi Arabia

The contestants in the 44th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Qur’an have lauded Saudi Arabia for the efforts in serving Islam and Muslims.

The contestants made the remarks when they visited Makkah’s Clock Tower Museum.

The visit was part of the cultural programs organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs for this edition’s 174 contestants from 123 countries.

They have also commended Saudi Arabia for caring and paying attention to the Qur’an in printing, publishing, teaching and honoring Qur’an memorizers.

The competitors praised the Kingdom’s efforts in expanding the Grand Masjid and serving visitors, including pilgrims, Umrah performers and worshipers.

Bilal Hassan, a contestant from New Zealand, said that the attention of the Kingdom’s leadership on serving Islam and Muslims, and their care for the Qur’an was unsurprising.

Hassan said that the competition is evidence of the Kingdom’s commitment to Islam.