Iraqi Expert Lauds Successful Organization of Iran’s Int’l Quran Contest
Speaking to IQNA, Sheikh Meytham al-Tammar said the competition has always been organized well, including this year that was mostly held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tammar, who served in the panel of arbiters of the contest, said the order and good arrangement of the competition’s events were excellent.
He also hailed the motto of the contest, namely “One Book, One Ummah”, for promoting Islamic unity and fraternity and encouraging Muslims to put aside their differences and focus on commonalities.
Tammar said that since 2005, he has taken part as a judge in international Quran contests in Iran, including those held by the Qom Islamic Seminary and the Astan Quds Razavi.
In this competition, he evaluated the participants’ performances in Sawt (melodious voice) and Lahn (rhythm), Tammar noted.
The final stage of Iran’s 38th kicked off in Tehran on February 28 and came to end with an awarding ceremony on March 5.
A total of 62 qaris and memorizers from 29 countries competed in this stage of the event, which was held virtually.
Iran’s Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization holds the competition annually with the participation of Quran reciters and memorizers from various countries.
