Tehran is playing host to the 35th edition of International Holy Quran Competition.

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.