Iran Nat’l Quran Contest: Women’s Competitions Under Way in Tehran
Some 100 women are competing in this stage in Tehran and their competition will conclude on Sunday.
The men’s competitions that had started on Tuesday came to an end in several categories on Friday.
Winners of the remaining categories will be announced on Sunday.
According to the Quranic Affairs Center of Iran’s Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization, this round will continue in different provinces until September 21 and winners will make it to the national stage.
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.
