Several Categories to Be Held Separately in Iran Nat’l Quran Contest: Official
Hamid Majidimehr, the Quran and Etrat deputy of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, told IQNA that the northern province of Qazvin will host the final stage in the categories of Adhan (call to prayer), prayer recitation, and eulogy recitation in November.
The main event, which includes the Quran recitation and memorization categories, will be held later in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, he noted.
According to Majidimehr, this decision has been made as special attention is needed to be paid to such categories as Adhan and prayer recitation given their social, cultural and religious functions.
He said in the national competition, it is the main categories that receive the most media coverage and attention.
The official also cited the emphasis by the Head of Awqaf and Charity Organization on the need for training more muezzins as another reason for the decision.
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 activists from across the country.
It is aimed at discovering Quranic talents and promoting Quranic activities in society.
The 44th edition of the contest was held in Tehran in December 2021.
