Iran to Propose Establishment of Global Secretariat for Int’l Quran Competitions

IQNA – Iran mulls proposing the creation of a global secretariat for organizers of international Quran competitions to foster coordination among countries that host such events.

Mohammad Reza Pourmoein, an advisor to the Secretariat of Iran’s International Quran Competition, pointed to the proposal while speaking to IQNA.

According to Pourmoien, the proposal is currently under review by the relevant authorities within Iran, including the representative of the Islamic Revolution Leader and the head of the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization.

If approved, the Secretariat will operate through specialized committees focusing on areas such as publications, technical and academic training, exchange of Quranic scholars, competition judging, recognition of distinguished contributors, as well as oversight and evaluation, according to the advisor.

Pourmoien outlined several anticipated benefits from the establishment of this secretariat. These include enhanced coordination in organizing Quranic events, the development of standardized practices, the sharing of best practices and expertise, the deployment of Quranic experts to various countries, and the potential creation of academic and technical academies dedicated to Quranic studies. 

This proposal comes in the wake of the 41st edition of Iran’s International Quran Competition, which took place last month in Mashhad, a prominent religious and cultural city in northeastern Iran.

The competition, recognized as one of the most prestigious Quranic events globally, gathered 57 participants from 27 countries, showcasing excellence in Quran recitation and memorization.

The International Holy Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran is annually organized by the country’s Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization.

The competition aims to promote the Quranic culture and values among Muslims and showcase the talents of Quran reciters and memorizers.

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