(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) Contestants from more than 80 countries will participate in the 19th edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, or Dihqa, to be held during the month of holy Ramadan, its organisers have announced.
Held under the patronage of Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the 21-day event will begin on the first day of Ramadan.
"The committee contacted over 120 countries and communities across the globe and, so far, we have received confirmation from 80 countries," said Ibrahim Bu Melha, Chairman of the organising committee of the Dihqa, yesterday.
The winner of the prestigious competition will get a cash prize of Dh250,000, while the first runner-up gets Dh200,000 and second runner-up stands to gain Dh150,000.
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