King Salman Quran Competition Prize Money Increased to SR9 Million

Prize Fund Boost for King Salman Quran Competition

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The total prize money for the prestigious King Salman bin Abdulaziz Award for Holy Quran Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation has been substantially increased to SR9 million (Saudi Riyals), marking a significant boost for participants in the Kingdom's premier Quranic competition. The announcement was made on February 22, 2026, by Sheikh Abdulatif Al Al-Sheikh, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.

This increase, which will be implemented starting from the 28th edition of the competition, aims to further encourage citizens to engage with the Holy Quran. Previously, the total prize pool for the 27th edition was SR7 million.

Expanded Recognition and National Initiative

In addition to the financial increase, the competition will also see an expansion in the number of first-place winners. From the upcoming 28th edition, the number of top honorees in each of the competition's six branches will rise from three to five. This move is intended to broaden positive competition and attract an even greater number of talented participants in memorization, recitation, and interpretation from across the Kingdom.

The Minister emphasized that this decision reflects the continued support from the Saudi leadership for the competition and their profound care for the Holy Quran and its memorizers. The award, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, has been a leading national initiative since its inception in 1999 in Riyadh.

Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030

The enhancement of the King Salman Quran Competition aligns with the broader objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is actively working to further develop the competition's organizational, media, and technical aspects. This strategic development aims to enhance the competition's presence both locally and internationally, underscoring the Kingdom's leadership in hosting major Quranic events. The competition operates under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.