Makkah, Saudi Arabia – November 3, 2026

Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, visited the venue of the preliminary qualifiers for the Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Quran Memorization Competition, held at the regional governorate headquarters in Makkah.

During the visit, the Deputy Governor reviewed the progress of the preliminary rounds and listened to Quranic recitations delivered by several contestants.

Recognition of Judging Committees

Prince Saud expressed appreciation for the efforts of the competition's judging committees and wished all contestants success in the ongoing qualifiers.

First Edition of the Competition

The competition is organized by the Saudi Ministry of Interior for male and female personnel from the ministry, regional governorates, and security sectors across the Kingdom.

Held under the patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, the competition aims to encourage Quran memorization and accurate recitation.

Five Categories and SAR 3 Million in Prizes

The inaugural edition features five competition categories, with a total prize pool of SAR 3 million.

Preliminary qualification rounds are being conducted across various regions of Saudi Arabia.

Honoring Prince Nayef's Legacy

The competition honors the late Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz and his longstanding support for Quranic education and memorization initiatives.

The event also seeks to promote Islamic values and encourage participants to strengthen their engagement with the Holy Quran.