44 Qaris, Memorizers to Showcase Talents on 8th Day of Iran Nat’l Quran Contest

IQNA – The 46th edition of Iran’s National Holy Quran Competition will see 44 memorizers and reciters showcasing their Quranic talents on Thursday evening.

There will be 22 contenders in the men’s section and 22 in the women’s section taking to the stage on the 8^th day of the event.

The northeastern city of Bojnourd is hosting the competition, which kicked off on Friday morning.

The last batch of contenders in the categories of Tarteel recitation and memorization of 20 Juzes (parts) of the Quran will have their performance tonight while the finals in the categories of Tahqiq recitation and memorization of the entire Quran will be held on Friday.

Winners will be announced and awarded at the closing ceremony, slated for December 9.

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s National Quran Competition is annually held by the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization with the participation of top Quran qaris and memorizers from across the country.

It is aimed at discovering Quranic talents and promoting Quranic activities in society.

The top winners of the competition will represent Iran in the upcoming international Quran competitions across the world.

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