The 35 th edition of International Holy Quran competition is under way in the Iranian capital of Tehran
Meanwhile represntatives of 85 Muslim and non muslim countries are taking part in the 5-day event
which is being held in Imama. Khomeini(Rh)Grand Mosalla .".We have Quran reciters form all across the world except Australia Over 270 reciters and memorizers from 85 countries are competing in 3 different cities. Women and the visually impaired are also present in the contests , said one of the organizers of the event.
This year main contest titled :One book One nation is being held along with the other 4 international contests.
According to organizers since Quran belongs to man kind some of the participants come from non Muslim countries .
Iran's international Holy Quran competition has been annually held since 1982 with organization of donners and charity affairs as the organizer of the event. The event aims to award those who have made great efforts in reciting Quran with the most beautiful tune. And memorizing its content. It also serves to promote the divine teachings of the holy Quran in Muslim and non- Muslim countries.
