Makkah education authority invites students to join 12th 'Iqra' reading competition
Makkah’s education department has called on students of all levels to participate in the 12th edition of the 'Iqra' reading competition.
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AIThe General Directorate of Education in the Makkah region has invited male and female students at all educational levels to participate in the 12th edition of the 'Iqra' reading competition, as part of its efforts to promote a culture of reading, enhance knowledge awareness, and build a competitive generation equipped with learning and research skills.
The directorate explained that the competition is open to all students across different grade levels, noting that the deadline for registration is March 10, 2027, through the competition’s dedicated platform. Participants can also access the competition guide and participation details via the official links.
The directorate emphasized that the competition aims to instill the habit of reading among young people, strengthen critical thinking and analytical skills, and encourage students to broaden their scientific and cultural horizons, positively impacting their academic achievement and learning abilities.
It added that the 'Iqra' competition is one of the key initiatives contributing to the spread of reading culture among students and supports the Ministry of Education’s goals to foster self-learning skills and build an active knowledge-based society. This aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to invest in people and develop human capital. The directorate urged all students to register and take advantage of the educational and cultural opportunities offered by the competition, in pursuit of academic and cultural excellence and to reinforce the values of reading and creativity.