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Preliminary tests begin for contestants from abroad qualifying for the 33rd international Quran competition

Egypt ·

The contest is held under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and organised by the Ministry of Awqaf, headed by Osama al-Azhari. The preliminary round is open to contestants from outside Egypt who qualify through it.

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