Sohar:The preliminary rounds of the 34th edition of the 'Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition' began today at the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate.
According to Oman News Agency, the competition is organized by the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science at the Diwan of Royal Court and features 115 male and female contestants.
Yousef bin Mohammed Al Balushi, Deputy Chairman of the committees organizing the competition, stated that this year's edition has attracted a significant number of young participants, with 2,214 individuals from various governorates across the Sultanate of Oman. Al Balushi also noted that the competition is being held in 28 centers throughout Oman, with the addition of two new centers this year Al Jabal Al Akhdar Centre and Dima W'attayeen Centre.
