 |
| Source: Syaq. |
Over 40,000 people from 80 countries have entered Scent of Speech (عطر الكلام), a global talent competition focused on reciting the Quran and delivering the adhan (أذان الصلاة).
Organised by the KSA entertainment authority, the competition explores different cultures through the diversity of performance. The first-place winner for Quran recitation receives US$1.3 million, while the top prize for the adhan category is US$533,000.
The competition is broadcast on official state TV during Ramadhan. A total of 36 candidates reached the finals from Britain, Canada, KSA, Iraq, Egypt, Algeria, Iran, Malaysia, Indonesia and Turkey: 18 in each category.
A panel of 13 international judges will decide on the winners.
Details: