Princess Fahda Honors Historic First International Female Winners of 46th King Abdulaziz Quran Competition

MAKKAH — Marking a historic milestone for Saudi Arabia’s premier Quranic contest, Princess Fahda bint Falah Al Hathleen, spouse of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, formally honored the female winners of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran.

The closing ceremony in Makkah represented a major expansion for the prestigious global competition, welcoming international female participants and featuring a dedicated women’s closing ceremony for the first time in its history.

Key Highlights of the 46th Edition

• Historic Expansion: First-ever dedicated closing ceremony and international participation framework for female contestants.

• Royal Patronage: Organized under the auspices of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

• Organizing Authority: Spearheaded by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance.

• Global Footprint: Highlights Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to fostering Quranic scholarship, memorization, and comprehension worldwide.

Leadership Commends Global Ambassadors of Quranic Values

The ceremony opened with Quranic recitations, followed by a recorded address by Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance.

Dr. Al Alsheikh noted that the 46th edition reflects the Saudi leadership’s continuous support for expanding Quranic initiatives globally. Addressing the participants, he emphasized that true mastery of the Holy Quran extends beyond memorization to everyday conduct:

“The true honor of those who memorize the Holy Quran lies in embodying its teachings through knowledge, conduct, morals, and behavior.”

He called upon the participants to return to their home countries as exemplary ambassadors of moderate Islamic ethics, peace, and scholarship.