Iraq to Choose Representatives for Int’l Quran Contests

TEHRAN (IQNA) – A series of evaluation programs began on Monday in Iraq aimed at selecting the top Quran activists for representing the country in international Quranic events.

According to Noon news agency, the programs are underway at the Khatam-ul-Anbia Hall of the holy mausoleum of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala.

They have been organized by the country’s Awqaf department and a number of Quranic experts and scholars evaluate the Quranic skills of the participants.

Those taking part in the programs are the ones who have won top titles in the country’s Quran competitions.

Quranic activities have significantly developed in Iraq since the 2003 overthrow of former dictator Saddam Hussein.

The Arab country’s representatives have performed well in international Quranic events in different fields such as recitation and memorization of the Quran.

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