Official announcement of the winners of the King Salman Holy Quran Competition
His Excellency the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, announced the approval of the results and names of the winners in the local competition for the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Award for Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Quran for boys and girls in its twenty-seventh session. The final rounds of the competition were held in Riyadh, with the participation of 129 male and female contestants who competed honorably in six different categories. The total value of the prizes allocated to the winners exceeded seven million Saudi riyals.
A long history of serving the Holy Quran
The King Salman Award for Memorizing the Holy Quran is one of the most prominent Quranic competitions in the Kingdom and the Islamic world. Launched more than two decades ago, the award is part of the ongoing efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, to serve the Holy Quran and encourage younger generations to memorize it and reflect upon its meanings. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance organizes this competition annually, aiming to foster a spirit of positive competition among young men and women and to connect them with the Holy Quran, which represents the nation's constitution and way of life.
The importance of the award and its impact on society
The award holds immense importance both locally and internationally. Locally, it contributes to producing generations of memorizers proficient in the Holy Quran, capable of representing the Kingdom in international Quranic forums. It also reinforces authentic Islamic values in the participants and fosters a competitive, faith-based environment that encourages creativity and excellence. Regionally and internationally, the award highlights the Kingdom's leading role in caring for the Holy Quran and its people, and presents a model to be emulated in organizing Quranic competitions that combine rigorous judging with generous recognition, reflecting the radiant image of Islam and its noble values.
List of winners in the twenty-seventh session
The final results showed a remarkable performance by the participants, who excelled in memorization, recitation, and interpretation. The names of the winners in each category are listed below:
First branch: Memorizing the entire Holy Quran with interpretation
- First place: Hiba bint Majid bin Rushdi Al-Safadi (400,000 riyals)
- Second place: Manal bint Ahmed bin Abdullah Al-Harthi (375,000 riyals)
- Third place: Raghad bint Hussein bin Ali Al Farhan (350,000 riyals)
The second branch: Memorizing the entire Holy Quran
- First place: Shamoukh bint Faiz bin Hamdan Al-Zanbaqi (250,000 riyals)
- Second place: Amani bint Shaye bin Awad Al-Harthi (225,000 riyals)
- Third place: Zainab bint Ibrahim bin Abdul Salam Idris (200,000 riyals)
Third branch: Memorizing twenty consecutive parts
- First place: Kinaz bint Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Saawi (180,000 riyals)
- Second place: Maryam bint Muhammad bin Fouad Al-Khatib (170,000 riyals)
- Third place: Jana bint Muhammad bin Saleh Abdullah Al-Ateeq (160,000 riyals)
Fourth branch: Memorizing ten consecutive parts
- First place: Al-Shayma bint Saad bin Nasser Al-Kanad Al-Qahtani (120,000 riyals)
- Second place: Shahd bint Osama bin Abdulrahman Al-Qaidi (110,000 riyals)
- Third place: Shahd bint Munab bin Saad Al-Arwi Al-Juhani (100,000 riyals)
Fifth branch: Memorizing five consecutive parts
- First place: Ruba bint Muhammad bin Ibrahim Falatah (60,000 riyals)
- Second place: Yasmin bint Nawaf bin Suwaid Al-Anzi (55,000 riyals)
- Third place: Khawla bint Mishal bin Malhi Al-Ruwaili (50,000 riyals)
Sixth branch: Memorizing two parts
- First place: Hadeel bint Salah bin Jameel Al-Qurashi (35,000 riyals)
- Second place: Lubaba bint Bilal bin Abdul Hamid bin Muhammad Noor Wali (32,500 riyals)
- Third place: Khadija bint Hamed bin Awad Atiq Al-Hazmi (30,000 riyals)
Praise and appreciation
In closing, His Excellency Minister Al-Sheikh commended the outstanding performance of the contestants, emphasizing that this achievement reflects the deep care and attention given to them by their families and teachers. He offered his sincere congratulations to the winners and their families, wishing them continued success. He also expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for their generous patronage and unwavering support for all that serves the Book of God, asking God Almighty to reward them abundantly and to perpetuate the security and prosperity of this nation.
