Monitoring Desk
ISLAMABAD: The sacred halls of the Grand Mosque resonated with the voices of 17 contestants on the second day of the 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran.
Eight participants took the stage in the morning, followed by nine in the evening, each representing one of the competition’s five categories. Their performances drew the attention of an esteemed judging panel tasked with selecting the finest reciters from around the world.

Combined with the 14 contestants heard on the first day, the judges have now listened to a total of 31 participants in the final round. Organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, the event is a global celebration of Quranic mastery and devotion.