Deadline for Meshkat Int’l Quran Contest Extended
February 2 had been announced as the initial deadline, however, director Meshkat Quranic Institute Hojat-ol-Islam Mojtaba Mohammadi said on Sunday that the deadline has been extended untill February 11.
The decision came after requests of a significant number of participants, he said.
Individuals from 40 countries have so far participated in the international competition, he said, expecting that the number reaches 60.
The virtual competition features the recitation of a given part of the Holy Book imitating the style of legendary Egyptian qari Abdul Basit Abdul Samad.
The contest is for men and boys with no age limits and aims to promote the Quranic culture, boosting interaction with Quran activists in other countries and introducing Iran’s Quranic capacities to others.
Those willing to take part in the Quranic event ought to register their name at the website of the contest at www.MQMeshkat.com.
They will then need to submit a recorded file of their recitation of the first part of Surah Al-Qiyama (75) of the Quran, imitating Abdul Basit’s style.
The winner will receive $1,000 USD, according to the secretariat of the contest. Those standing in the second and third places will be awarded $700 and $500 cash respectively.
Winners will be announced and awarded at the closing ceremony slated to be held on March 1, concurrent with the 27th day of the lunar Hijri month of Rajab, which marks the Bi’tha (the advent of Muhammad’s mission).
