Kuwait City: The State of Qatar, through the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, is participating in the 13th Kuwait International Award for memorizing the Holy Quran and its reading and recitation, which begins today and will run from November 13-20, 2024. Qatar's participation is highlighted by competitor Faisal Abdulrahman Al Athbah, who will compete in the memorization of the entire Holy Quran, while Muath Yusuf Al Qasimi, head of the Qatari delegation, will compete in the technical category. According to Qatar News Agency, the Head of the Qur'an and Its Sciences Department, Fahd Ahmad Al Mohammad, who also serves as the Head of the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Awqaf, noted Qatar's consistent participation in past editions of the Kuwait International Awards. He highlighted that Qatari participants, such as Omar Mubarak Haswan and Mohamed Yahya Taher, have excelled in previous competitions, securing advanced positions among more than 83 contestants from 50 countri es across the Islamic world. Al Mohammad further mentioned that other Qatari contestants like Mohamed Abdulrashid Sufi and Yusuf Ahmed Ashir achieved second place in the fourth edition, while Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Hamri secured fifth place in the sixth edition in the category of memorizing the entire Holy Quran. Al Mohammad emphasized the department's dedication to preparing students for international competitions, ensuring they are well-equipped to perform strongly on global stages. He also highlighted that contestant Faisal Al Athbah is an exemplary student with extensive experience in both local and international contests, including the Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad bin Thani Noble Quran Competition. The Kuwait International Award comprises four categories: memorization of the Quran with ten recitations, memorization of the entire Quran with recitation and Tajweed, recitation and chanting, and the award for the best technological project in the service of the Quran. The competition's judging panel consists of scholars and reciters who are meticulously chosen from various countries across the Islamic world, ensuring a high standard of evaluation and recognition.