In brief
In a bid to promote the memorization of the Quran among government and security staff, the Jazan Emirate is running the initial stages of the Prince Naif Qur’an competition. Candidates must score over 85% to qualify, with finalists selected by a scientific panel and an electronic judging system. The event offers 3 million riyals in prizes across five categories and is organized under the Saudi Interior Ministry for the late Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz.
The Jazan Emirate is carrying out preliminary rounds of the first edition of the Prince Naif Qur’an memorization competition, inviting participants from the Interior Ministry, regional emirates, and security sectors, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The competition requires candidates to achieve a score exceeding 85% in memorization, recitation, and tajweed as judged by a specialized scientific panel using an electronic evaluation system. Two qualifiers from each branch will advance to the next stage, the agency noted.
The event, which is hosted by the Interior Ministry and named after the late Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, offers a total of 3 million riyals in prizes spread across five categories. The prizes aim to reward excellence and encourage further engagement with the Quran among public servants.
According to the agency, the preliminary rounds are part of a wider competition that will see participants from various regions of Saudi Arabia. It is organized under the patronage of the Royal Family, specifically the late founder's son, the current Minister of Interior, and aims to promote memorization, recitation, and a strong connection to the Quranic values.
Through this initiative, the Interior Ministry and regional emirates hope to foster a deeper appreciation of the Quranic text and reinforce the spiritual and moral values within the community of employees and security staff, the statement added.
