The Religious Attaché Office at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Abuja has organised the National Competition for the Memorisation and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an, in cooperation with the Center for Islamic Studies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

The event’s closing ceremony was attended by former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, alongside a number of senior officials, scholars, and academics.

The event was also attended by the Acting Religious Attaché, Mr. Yahya Al-Sufyani, and held under the patronage of the Chargé d’Affaires, Mr. Saad bin Fahd Al-Marri.

The final ceremony saw broad participation from contestants representing various Nigerian states, in addition to strong engagement from educational institutions specialising in Qur’anic programmes.

In his address, Mr. Saad bin Fahd Al-Marri,  expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman.

He also thanked the Ministry of Islamic Affairs for its sustained efforts in supporting Qur’anic programs, and he underlined the Kingdom’s humanitarian and relief role in serving communities in need.

He commended the Religious Attaché Office for its clear and impactful efforts in Nigeria in support of religious and educational programs.

Al-Marri added that the competition forms part of the Kingdom’s ongoing and leading role in serving the Holy Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah.

He highlighted a range of flagship initiatives, including the printing and worldwide distribution of copies of the Noble Qur’an, as well as the organisation of local, regional, and international competitions in memorisation, recitation, tajwīd, and interpretation.