Saudi Arabia introduces women's segment in Qur’an competition
Here's what it means for you.
This initiative marks a significant step towards gender inclusivity in religious education in Saudi Arabia.
What happened
King Salman approved the addition of a women's segment to the King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition.
The Context
- Established: The competition has been held since 1399 AH (1979 AD).
- Location: The event is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
- Timeline: The closing ceremony is scheduled for Rabi Al-Awwal 6, 1448 AH.
Takeaway
The inclusion of a women's segment is expected to encourage greater participation and engagement with the Qur’an among young women.
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خادم الحرمين يوافق على استحداث قسم للإناث في مسابقة الملك عبدالعزيز الدولية للقرآن الكريم بدورتها الـ46
King Salman bin Abdulaziz has approved the establishment of a female category in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Quran, following a proposal from the Minister of Islamic Af...
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موافقة خادم الحرمين الشريفين على إضافة قسم للإناث في مسابقة الملك عبدالعزيز الدولية لحفظ القرآن
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has approved the addition of a female category in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran. This decision mar...
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إضافة قسم للإناث في مسابقة الملك عبدالعزيز الدولية لحفظ القرآن الكريم في دورتها الـ46
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the addition of a female category in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Quran, following a recommendation from the Minister of Islamic Affair...
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King Salman approves adding women's segment to King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition
King Salman has approved the inclusion of a women's segment in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an, a decision recommended by Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh. This signific...
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King Salman approves adding women's segment to King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition
King Salman has approved the inclusion of a women's segment in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an, a decision recommended by Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh. This signific...
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صدور موافقة خادم الحرمين الشريفين على إضافة قسمٍ للإناث في مسابقة الملك عبدالعزيز الدولية لحفظ القرآن الكريم بدورتها الـ46
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has approved the addition of a female category in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran. This decision was...
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موافقة ملكية على إضافة قسم للإناث في مسابقة الملك عبدالعزيز الدولية لحفظ القرآن
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has approved the addition of a female category in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Quran, following a proposal from the ...