RIYADH, 4 September: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, with the cooperation of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, has held the largest Qur’an memorization competition for girls in Kyrgyzstan.
This year’s contest began in seven governorates and two cities, in which 270 contestants competed in the first qualifying round in four categories: memorization of the whole Qur’an, memorization of 20 parts, memorization of 10 parts, and tajweed and recitation.
The final rounds were held on Tuesday with 26 contestants at the Imam Sarakhsi Mosque in Bishkek.
The final stage, in which the winners will be honored, will be on Wednesday in the presence of key religious officials from Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan.
The first national competition was organized for boys in December 2023. Such competitions are part of the programs and activities carried out by the ministry abroad to spread the teachings of the Qur’an, promote moderation and combat extremism.
