Tehran’s 32nd Int’l Quran Exhibition to Highlight Family, Youth Engagement: Official
The press conference for the 32nd International Holy Quran Exhibition was held on March 3 at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance’s Quran and Etrat Department.
The event was attended by Hojat-ol-Islam Hamidreza Erbab-Soleimani, the exhibition’s director and Quran and Etrat Deputy of Iran's Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, and Asghar Amirnia, secretary of the exhibition’s planning council.
"The Quran is a book of guidance, not merely stories. While it contains narratives, its primary purpose is to guide the pious,” Erbab-Soleimani said. “It is a source of light, blessing, clarity, proof, and distinction.”
He also highlighted the connection between Ramadan and the Quran. “Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed. This adds to the month’s significance, and even the grandeur of Laylat al-Qadr is linked to the Quran’s revelation.”
The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance is organizing the exhibition in honor of Ramadan. “Our main goal is to showcase the country’s Quranic achievements and capabilities,” Erbab-Soleimani stated.
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The 32nd International Quran Exhibition will take place from March 5 to March 16 at Tehran’s Mosalla. Visiting hours are 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM on regular days and 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM on holidays. This year’s motto is “Quran; Path of Life.”
“This year, the exhibition places special focus on families and youth,” Erbab-Soleimani noted.
He added that the event spans 20,000 square meters and includes 37 sections, with 27 of them operated by leading public institutions.
Fifteen governmental and non-governmental organizations will participate, along with 40 public institutions, he said, adding that more than 120 publishers will present over 4,000 book titles.
The event will also feature the unveiling of nine new works related to the Quran and the Ahl al-Bayt (AS), along with 58 expert panels and 26 Quranic gatherings.
“We have received confirmation from 15 countries interested in showcasing their Quranic works at the exhibition,” Erbab-Soleimani said.
A special ceremony to honor Quranic scholars and contributors will be held at the end of the exhibition. “This tradition continues annually, and this year, the President will attend the closing event,” he added.
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Responding to a question about technological advancements, Erbab-Soleimani confirmed that modern tools, including artificial intelligence and augmented reality, will be integrated into the exhibition. “A dedicated AI section has been planned,” he stated.
He also announced daily unveilings of new Quranic works, including a Hindi translation of the Quran and a Quran interpretation authored by Ayatollah Javadi Amoli.
Asghar Amirnia, the planning council secretary, emphasized the exhibition’s broad appeal. “We have designed sections catering to various interests, including international, artistic, family, children, and modesty and hijab,” he said.
Regarding public services, Amirnia noted that arrangements have been made with the municipality to provide simple iftar meals for visitors, similar to previous years.
The exhibition’s official poster features Quranic verse 97 from Surah An-Nahl: “Whoever acts righteously, [whether] male or female, should he be faithful, We shall revive him with a good life and pay them their reward by the best of what they used to do.”
The exhibition’s opening ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday at 3:30 PM, local time.
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