Egypt’s Al-Azhar Holding Quran Contest for Expatriate Students
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Egypt’s al-Azhar University has organized a Quran competition for its foreign students.
The competition is underway in the capital of Cairo with the participation of al-Azhar students from different countries, the al-Misri al-Yawm daily reported.
It has been organized by the al-Azhar Alumni Association in cooperation of Northern Nigeria’s Students Association.
81 students are vying for the top titles in the contest, which was launched on Monday, February 22.
There are two categories, namely
memorization of the entire Quran and memorization of 15 Juzes (parts) of the Holy
Book.
Osama Yasin, an official with the
al-Azhar Alumni Association, said the contest is part of programs made by the
association for the university’s expatriate students.
He said it is aimed at encouraging Quran memorization among the students.
