Top Female Contestants Recognized at Iran's 47th National Quran Competitions

IQNA – The 47th National Quran Competitions in Iran concluded its women’s and under-18 girls’ sections with a series of ceremonies in Tabriz, held from December 2 to 9.

The event, organized by the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization, showcased the nation's most talented Quran reciters and memorizers, drawing participants from across the country.

Azarman Sadeghi from Tehran was named the winner of the Quran recitation category. Asieh Dehghan from Fars Province and Zeinab Khazalizadeh from Khuzestan Province ranked next.

In the memorization of the entire Quran category, Zahra Ansari from Tehran bagged the top prize. Majideh Rezapour from Kerman Province and Fatemeh Ebrahimi from Fars Province.

Top winners of other categories, including Tarteel recitation, memorization of 20 Juz, entire Quran memorization for under-18 girls, and Quran recitation for under-18 girls, were also awarded at the ceremony. 

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The annual competition, regarded as the most prestigious Quranic events in Iran, aims to promote Islamic values, foster Quranic literacy, and celebrate exceptional talent.

The men’s section of the competition is set to commence in Tabriz on December 10.

Top winners of the competition will represent Iran in international Quran competitions across the world. 

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