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‘Discovery of Hidden Treasures’: Iraqi Qari Lauds Iran’s Recent Quran Contest

IQNA – Renowned Iraqi qari and television presenter Sayyid Hassanayn al-Hulw has praised Iran’s new “Zayen al-Aswat” Quran competition, describing it as a transformative platform that uncovers exceptional young talents and strengthens the foundations of Quranic education.
Algeria Reports Over 900,000 Students Enrolled in Quranic Schools
IQNA – Algeria’s government says more than 900,000 students have enrolled in Quranic schools and “zawiyas,” citing significant progress in international Quran recitation competitions and expanded educational initiatives.
18:10 , 2025 Oct 07
Final Stage of Syria’s National Quran Contest Begins in Damascus
IQNA – The final round of Syria’s nationwide Quran competition began on Saturday at Al-Taqwa Mosque in Damascus, with 372 participants competing for a chance to represent the country in international contests.
15:08 , 2025 Oct 05
Quran Contests Like ‘Zayen al-Aswat’ Give Youth Motivation, Purpose: Senior Qari
IQNA – Quran competitions like ‘Zayen al-Aswat’ give young people motivation and provide an accurate benchmark for assessing their growth in Quran recitation, a renowned Iranian qari said.
08:47 , 2025 Oct 07
Quran Translation in Betawi Language to Be Released in Indonesia
IQNA – A translation of the Holy Quran in Betawi will soon be released in Indonesia, according to the country’s religious affairs ministry.
11:25 , 2025 Oct 06
Dates for Russia’s 2025 Int’l Quran Contest Announced
IQNA – The organizing committee of the 23rd edition of Russia’s international Quran competition has revealed the dates for the Quranic event.
09:56 , 2025 Oct 06
Iran’s 48th Nat’l Quran Competition: Schedules for Final Round Released
IQNA – The schedules of the turns for Quran reciters and memorizers to show their performance in the final stage of Iran’s 48th National Holy Quran Competition were published.
09:02 , 2025 Oct 06
5,000 Mosques Actively Take Part in Basij Quran Memorization Plans
IQNA – About 5,000 mosques across Iran have actively participated in Quran memorization plans implemented by Basij, an official said.
19:06 , 2025 Oct 05
Embroidered Quran on Display at Riyadh Int’l Book Fair
IQNA – An embroidered copy of the Quran created by Syrian calligrapher Muhammad Maher Hazari has been displayed at the Riyadh International Book Fair 2025 in Saudi Arabia.
17:02 , 2025 Oct 05
Quran Competition Honors Children of Martyrs in Sa’ada
IQNA – Authorities in Sa’ada, Yemen, have honored the winners of a Quran competition held for children of martyrs, organized by the Shaheed Quran School in partnership with the Martyrs Foundation.
08:56 , 2025 Oct 05
Quran Expert Says ‘Zayen al-Aswat’ Competition Effective in Promoting Quranic Activities
IQNA – A member of the first “Zayen al-Aswat” Quran contest’s panel of judges hailed the event as effective in expanding Quranic activities.
13:19 , 2025 Oct 05
Iranian Official Emphasizes Utilizing All Capacities for Training Quran Memorizers
IQNA – The secretary of the Steering Committee of the National Quran Memorization Project Headquarters underlined focusing on the three main aspects of training a Quran memorizer by utilizing all capacities.
09:00 , 2025 Oct 05
‘Zayen al-Aswat’ Contest Suitable Platform for Identifying Quranic Talents: Young Qari
IQNA – A young Iranian qari present at the first edition of the ‘Zayen al-Aswat’ Quran competition, highlighted the high quality of this contest and considered it a valuable opportunity to introduce the country’s lesser-known reciters.
12:21 , 2025 Oct 03