Quranic Figures to Be Honored

TEHRAN (IQNA) – The 9th Congress of Honoring Quranic Figures is planned to be organized in Tehran on February 21.

It will be held by the Dar-ol-Quran Karim Organization, Yusuf Afrash, the organization’s communications deputy said, IRNA reported.
He said Quran reciters and memorizers who have won titles in international Quran competitions as well as top Quran experts, teachers and veteran Quran activists from different parts of the country will be honored at the event.
The efforts and services of 20 grassroots Quranic institutes will also be appreciated, the official went on to say.
According to Afrash, tribute was paid to 25 Quranic figures in last year’s edition of the congress.
The Congress of Honoring Quranic Figures is annually held in Iran to appreciate the achievements and services of Quran activists to the Holy Book.