Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The fifth episode of the international Holy Qur’an and call to prayer competition reminded fasting people of the scenes of Hajj pilgrimage and recitations in Al-Khayf Mosque.

The Imam of Al-Khayf Mosque in Mina was one of the participants in the episode of Otr Elkalam (Scent of Speech) TV show, which is broadcast at 5 p.m., Riyadh time, on Saudia TV channel and Shahid platform.

In Wednesday’s episode, Al-Khayf Imam Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Damkh, who is known for his melodious voice, participated in the recitation branch of the competition.

Egyptian contestant Mohammed Al-Awadi, who learned and memorized the Holy Qur’an at Al-Azhar and taught about 400 Qur’an memorization students, also participated in the episode. Osama Al-Silawi from Iraq, who is known for his mellow voice, was the other contestant of the day.

The three contestants impressed the jury as well as the audience, which gave them good scores through voting. However, only Al-Awadi and Al-Silawi managed to qualify for the quarter-final round.

In the call to prayer branch, Saudi muezzins Ibrahim Al-Zahrani and Anas Al-Rahili reached the semi-finals, while their competitor, Egyptian Mohammed Abdul-Raouf Al-Suhaji, did not get enough votes to qualify.

The international Holy Qur'an and call to prayer competition targets talented people in their respective fields to highlight their beautiful voices reciting the Holy Qur’an and raising the call to prayer. It is one of the international initiatives organized and supervised by the General Entertainment Authority.