Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), Islamic Republic of Iran won the 27th International Holy Qur’an Competitions in Tehran from July 9-14.
Mas’oud Nikdasti and Ali Rajabi topped the event’s recitation and memorizations categories.
Tanzanian Ali Abdollah Davoud-Mohammad and Indonesian Fat’hollah Vahioddin came second and third in the recitation category, respectively.
Mehdi Mohammad Khalil from Iraq and Badr Abdolhafiz Had from Libya were chosen as second and third memorizers.
This year’s competitions were held with the motto ‘Extra Diligence, Extra Work’, highlighting Qur’anic-themed activities.
Addressing the participants of the event, the leader of the Islamic Revolution said the ability of the Iranian nation to stand against its enemies has grown under the teachings of the holy Qur’an.
The leader hailed the “great Qur’anic movement” in Iran after the Islamic Revolution manifested in the high number of Iranian youth who have memorized the Qur’an or have learned to recite it.
“In light of the Qur’anic teachings, the ability of the Iranian nation to influence the world has grown and this nation is standing against the enemies with strength,” the leader said.
This year, more than 90 representatives from 60 countries took part in the event, which is also considered an opportunity to further strengthen the bonds among Muslims around the world.
source : http://abna.ir
