Iran National Quran Contest Finals: Members of Panel of Judges Named

TEHRAN (IQNA) – The organizers of the 44th national Quran competition of Iran announced the names of those serving in the panel of judges in the final round.

According to the announcement, there are three groups of categories in the men’s sections, namely Quran memorization, Tarteel and Tahqiq recitation; prayer recitation; and Adhan (call to prayer).

Some of the most eminent Quran experts of the country are serving in the panel of judges in the three groups.

They include Behrooz Yarigol, Ahmad Abolqassemi, Seyed Javad Seyed Fatemi, Hamed Valizadeh, Hassan Mokhtari, Hamid Reza Ahmadivafa, Ali Yahyaei, Mohammad Hossein Saeedian, Qassem Razeiei, Karim Dolati and Abbas Emamjome.

Gholam Reza Shahmiveh is the chairman of the panel of judges.

The 44^th edition of the competition got underway on Monday morning.

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s National Quran Competition is annually held by the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization with the participation of top Quran activists from across the country.

It is aimed at discovering Quranic talents and promoting Quranic activities in society.

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