The list of contestants for the first places in the final of the international competition of Holy Quran and call to prayer, Otr Elkalam (Scent of speech), has been completed after the contestants Izzat Al-Sayed, in the recitation category, and Arkan Al-Qaisi, in the call to prayer category were eliminated. Their rivals qualified for the final stage of the competition, which 4 participants had already qualified for in the recitation and call to prayer categories.
With the qualifications of the contestants Younis Mustafa Gharbi from Morocco and Sayed Jassem Mousavi from Iran, in the recitation category, and Abdul Rahman bin Adel from Saudi Arabia and Mohsen Kara from Turkey, in the call to prayer category, all parties to the final of the international competition have been completed. The competition showcases the most beautiful voices in reciting the Quran and delivering the call to prayer.
The first round of the semi-finals witnessed the qualification of the contestants Mohammed Ayoub from the UK and Mohammed Mujahid from Bahrain for the final in the recitation category and Albijan Celik from Turkey and Anas Al-Rahili from Saudi Arabia in the call to prayer category, bringing the total number of contestants in the final of Otr Elkalam to 8, divided equally between the two categories of recitation and the call to prayer.
The penultimate round of the competition was characterized by sweet manifestations that captured the hearts of the viewers and brought to their minds the performances of the great reciters.
The competition, launched by the General Entertainment Authority, is distinguished by its precise criteria and jury, which enhances competitiveness. It is broadcast daily on the Saudia channel and Shahid platform at 5 pm.