Iranian Qari Recites Quran at Istanbul Mosque Iftar Ceremony
Gholamnejad, who is representing Iran in the recitation category of Turkey’s 4th international Quran competition, had been invited by the mosque’s officials to recite verses from the Holy Book.
A number of Turkish religious figures as well as members of the competition’s panel of judges were present at the ceremony.
Gholamnejad’s turn to recite in the competition was on Saturday night.
He recited verses 12 to 21 of Surah al-Jathiyah and told IQNA later that he was happy with his performance.
Turkey’s 4th international Quran competition was inaugurated in Istanbul on Friday with the participation of 40 Qaris and 47 Quran memorizers from 55 Muslim and non-Muslim countries.
Organized annually in the holy month of Ramadan, it is aimed at promoting the Quranic culture and encouraging memorization and recitation of the Holy Book.
The panel of arbiters comprises Quran experts from host Turkey as well as Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Lebanon, Somalia and Morocco.
The competition will continue until Thursday, June 16, and winners will be awarded at the closing ceremony on Friday, June 17.
