Over 11,000 Sign Up for Nat’l Quran Competition in Iran So Far
Registration began two weeks ago and will continue until June 3, according to the Quranic Affairs Center of Iran’s Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization.
The first stage of the contest is scheduled to begin on June 23.
Winners of the first round will make it to the provincial stage and top participants will be selected for the national stage.
Last year, 16,000 individuals signed up for participation in the competition’s 43rd edition.
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s national Quran competition is annually held by the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization with the participation of top Quran activists from across the country.
It is aimed at discovering Quranic talents and promoting Quranic activities in the society.
The categories of the contest include memorization, recitation and interpretation of the Holy Quran.
