Iran’s Mohsen Qassemi Wins Al-Ameed Int’l Quran Contest in Iraq
The competition was organized by the Astan (custodianship) of Hazrat Abbas (AS) holy shrine in Karbala.
Quran reciters from Arab, Asian and African countries took part in the international event.
Internationally-acclaimed qari Mohsen Qassemi from Iran won the top prize.
He had previously participated in domestic and international Quran competitions, including the Malaysia international contest.
Held annually ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the Al-Ameed Award is part of the Astan’s efforts to promote Quran recitation globally.
In the last edition of the contest, held in March 2025, qaris from 22 countries, including Iran, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Malaysia, South Africa, India, and Egypt, had made it to the final round.
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Organizers say the competition aims to strengthen global Quranic culture and connect reciters from various countries under a shared spiritual mission.
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