IQNA – The preliminary stage of the recitation category in the 7th International Quran Competition for Muslim Students has begun, with participants from 36 countries submitting entries for evaluation.

IQNA – The Dar al-Quran of the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Ali (AS) holy shrine said 300,000 pilgrims benefited from the Quranic plan implemented by the center during the Arbaeen season.

IQNA – The Faisal Mosque in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad hosted a ceremony for honoring memorizers of the Holy Quran.

IQNA – The 14th Quran memorization and recitation competition of Bulgaria was held with the participation of 57 Quran memorizers and reciters from across the country.

IQNA – A series of Quranic, guidance, and volunteer programs were organized for women at the Grand Mosque in Mecca during the lunar Hijri month of Muharram this year.

IQNA – Iran’s Mohsen Qassemi said a sudden voice strain caused him to lose critical points and miss a top placing at the 65th International Quran Competition in Malaysia.

IQNA – Egypt has launched the country’s largest televised competition to identify emerging Quran recitation talent.

IQNA – The head of Iran’s Arbaeen Grassroots Quranic Base announced the dispatch of 1,500 Quran activists to this year’s Arbaeen procession in Iran.

IQNA – The head of the Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) said programs like the International Quran Competition for Muslim Students play a role in educating the young generation and strengthening the cultural diplomacy of the Holy Quran.

IQNA – A collection of cultural property and personal Quranic heritage of late Sheikh Farajullah Shazli, one of Egypt’s renowned qaris, was donated to the country’s Quran Radio.

IQNA – Iranian Quran expert Gholam Reza Shahmiveh praised Malaysia’s long-standing tradition of organizing international Quran competitions, calling it a model of professionalism and cultural identity.

IQNA – The final round of the 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran concluded at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Thursday.