‘GEA’ of Saudi Arabia launches ‘Perfume of Kalam’, the first competition program combines Quran recitation and call to prayer as holy RAMADAN flashes
prizes: The first is 5 million riyals, the second is two million riyals, the third is one million riyals, the fourth is half a million riyals..
Ashraf AboArafe
On the first day of the blessed month of Ramadan, the “Perfume of Kalam” program, the first competition program in the world that combines the recitation of the Qur’an and the call to prayer, comes under the supervision and organization of the General Entertainment Authority, and is shown on the Saudi channel.
His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Entertainment, Mr. Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al Al-Sheikh, had recently announced the launch of the program, which is one of the global initiatives, and it is the first competition program that combines Quran recitation and the call to prayer. More than 40,000 participants from different countries of the world submitted to it, and 36 participants qualified. It kicks off in the holy month of Ramadan and is broadcast on Saudi TV.
The competition, which began its early stages in 2019, aims to highlight the beautiful voices in the recitation and intonation of the Noble Qur’an and the raising of the call to prayer. Awards globally that target talent in their fields.
The prizes for the most beautiful Quran recitation include: the first place is 5 million riyals, the second is two million riyals, the third is one million riyals, the fourth is half a million riyals. .
The competition launched by the General Entertainment Authority in 2019 is distinguished by its accurate criteria and its jury that enhances competitiveness, through stages and qualifications through which qualified talents reach the final stages. International competition judges.
The authority had made it possible to participate in the competition for all contestants from the east and the west, through easy and easy registration procedures through modern technologies that did not require travel. To its final stages, which is expected to be shown in the “Perfume of Kalam” program on the Saudi channel during the holy month.
