IQNA – The representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the first international Quran contest of Pakistan said he expects tough competition in the Quranic event.

IQNA – The first international Quran recitation competition of Pakistan got underway in the capital Islamabad on Monday.

IQNA – Egypt’s Dawlet El Telawa (State of Recitation) initiative is being positioned to expand into an international platform for nurturing Quran recitation talent, according to the Minister of Awqaf, Osama Al-Azhari.

IQNA – For the first time, Pakistan will host an international Quran recitation contest, with qaris from more than 40 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expected to take part in the Quranic event.

IQNA – A spiritual campaign titled “Yas-e-Quran (jasmine of the Quran)” has been launched by the Astan Quds Razavi on the sad occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA).

IQNA – The concluding stage of the 30th Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition is underway in Doha, featuring public contests among full and partial memorizers.

IQNA – A senior textbook specialist has warned that excessive focus on technical and artistic performance in Quran recitation is widening the gap between qaris and listeners.

IQNA – Quran recitation circles in mosques in North Sinai Governorate in Egypt have been widely welcomed by Egyptian citizens.

IQNA – A senior Iranian Quran scholar outlined the historical and cultural reasons why Iranian qaris are predominantly drawn to the Egyptian school of Quran recitation.

IQNA – The Japan Islamic Trust announced the details of registration and preliminary and final stages of the 26th All Japan Annual Quran Recitation and Memorization Competition.

IQNA – Two international Quran reciters have called for greater innovation in Quranic recitation, outlining both the technical and spiritual requirements needed to advance the field.