The city of Port Said is hosting the Quranic event, which features the categories of memorization of the Quran, Sawt and Lahn, and Ibtihal.
This year’s contest is named after late Quran reciter Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil al-Hussary.
Fifty-two Quran memorizers from 22 countries are taking part in the three categories of the competition.
Top Qari Sheikh Abdul Fattah Taruti is a member of the organizing committee.