15,000 Sign Up for Quran Contest in Iran

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Head of the Quranic Center of Iran’s Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization said 15,000 individuals have signed up for the 43rd edition of the country’s national Quran competition.

Mahdi Qarasheikhlu said the first stage is planned to start in a few weeks.

The final stage, at the national level, is scheduled to be held in the lunar Hijri month of Rabi al-Awwal (October- November), he said, IRIB News reported.

According to the official, the contenders will compete in 13 categories.

Iran’s national Quran competition is annually held with the participation of top Quran activists from across the country.

It is aimed at discovering Quranic talents and promoting Quranic activities in society.