Visitors to Grand Mosque Praise King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition

Makkah, August 13, 2026, SPA -- The strong international participation in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran has captured the attention of pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Visitors praised the event’s high level of organization and remarkable international diversity. They highlighted the gathering of Quran memorizers from across the world as a reflection of the competition’s role in supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to serve the Holy Quran and promote its memorization.
This year’s competition features a range of innovative technological solutions, including robots equipped with interactive screens that provide information and answer questions in more than 90 languages.
The total prize pool for the current edition of the competition has increased to over SAR10 million, with 50 winners. The competition is also accompanied by an exhibition showcasing its history since its establishment.
-- SPA