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Iran's 46th National Quran Competition Begins

TEHRAN (IQNA) – The final round of the 46th edition of Iran’s National Holy Quran Competition began in the northwestern city of Bojnourd on Friday morning. 
A Gift of Reverence: Iranian Calligrapher Bestows Handwritten Quran to Imam Hussein Shrine
KARBALA (IQNA) – The renowned Iranian calligrapher, Azizullah Azarnik, donated a beautifully crafted manuscript of the Noble Qur’an to the Museum of Imam Hussein (AS) Holy Shrine.  
10:55 , 2023 Nov 27
Egyptian Awqaf Ministry’s Initiative Aimed at Improving People’s Quran Recitation      
CAIRO (IQNA) – Egypt’s Awqaf ministry plans an initiative in mosques for correcting errors made by people when reciting the Quran.
15:21 , 2023 Nov 30
Egypt’s Al-Azhar, Quran Academy for Young Scholars to Develop Cooperation  
CAIRO (IQNA) – A delegation from the New York-based Quran Academy For Young Scholars (QAFYS) held talks with officials of Egypt’s Al-Azhar Islamic University here.
13:29 , 2023 Nov 29
Tuition Waived for Quran Memorizers Studying at Iraqi Universities  
BAGHDAD (IQNA) – Iraqi university students who are memorizers of the Holy Quran were exempted from paying tuition fees.
14:07 , 2023 Nov 28
Gaza Martyrs to Be Remembered at Inauguration of Iran’s Nat’l Quran Contest
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The final round of the 46th edition of Iran’s National Holy Quran Competition will be launched later this week.
16:28 , 2023 Nov 27
The Legacy of Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Hussary: A Master of Quran Recitation
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil al-Hussary was a Qari widely acclaimed for his accurate recitation of the Quran.
08:52 , 2023 Nov 24
Int’l Quran Contest Features Recitation of Verses from Surah Al-Isra
BAGHDAD (IQNA) – The third edition of an international Quran competition dubbed “Al-Fatiha” has been launched by Iraq’s Shia Waqf Department.
16:13 , 2023 Nov 26
50 Reciters, Memorizers Competing in Iraq’s Elite Quranic Women Contest
BAGHDAD (IQNA) – The final stage of the six Quran competition for elite Quranic women is underway in Iraq.
10:40 , 2023 Nov 25
New Dar-ol-Quran Center under Construction in Karbala
KARBALA (IQNA) – The Astan (custodianship) of Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine is working on the construction of a building that will house its Dar-ol-Quran Center once completed.
09:47 , 2023 Nov 21
Israeli Regime Seeking An End to Quranic Activities at Al-Aqsa Mosque  
AL-QUDS (IQNA) – The Zionist regime has imposed extensive restrictions on the presence of female Quran teachers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem Al-Quds, according to a report.
09:46 , 2023 Nov 23
14-Century-Old Copy of Quran in Hijazi Script Unveiled in Mashhad  
MASHHAD (IQNA) – A ceremony was held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad to unveil a 14-cenury-old manuscript copy of the Quran.
09:16 , 2023 Nov 18
Abdul Sami Bayumi; An Egyptian Qari Who Strived to Promote Art of Ibtihal   
CAIRO (IQNA) – Sheikh Abdul Sami Bayumi was a Quran reciter in Egypt who is also known for his efforts to promote the art of Ibtihal (reciting religious supplications).
17:03 , 2023 Nov 19