Iran Int’l Quran Contest: Performances of Contestants on 3rd Day (+Video)
On Sunday and in the male category, six qaris and memorizers went on stage at Tehran’s Summit Hall, showcasing their recitation and memorization skills.
Obaidullah Boubkrango from Niger was the first contestant who provided answers to the questions of the panel of arbiters in the entire Quran memorization category.
Mehdi Chamouni from Lebanon was the next qari who recited verses 160-166 of Surah Al-Imran.
Indonesia’s Abdul Manan Ahmed Fauzi was the next contestant who recited verses 53-64 of Surah Al-Ma’idah in the Tarteel recitation category.
The next contestant was Deramy Ismail from Ivory Coast who responded to questions from judges in the entire Quran memorization category.
Mustafa Brannon from Thailand recited verses 19-25 of Surah Al-Ankabut in the recitation category.
Syria’s Bilal Sheikh Khaled was the final contestant who delivered a Tarteel recitation of verses 104-113 of Surah At-Tawbah.
The competitions in the women’s category as well as those in the 8th edition of the international Quran competition for the Muslim world school students were held in the morning.
The prestigious competition, which began on Thursday, has attracted Quran enthusiasts from around the world.
More than 110 countries registered for Iran's 40th International Quran Competition, but only 69 finalists from 40 countries made it to the final round after a rigorous screening process.
Contestants compete in the main categories of Quran recitation (for men) and Quran memorization and Tateel recitation (for men and women).
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The competition will run until Tuesday, February 20, and the winners will be honored at the closing ceremony on Wednesday, February 21.
The annual event, organized by the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization, aims to promote the Quranic culture and values among Muslims and showcase the talents of Quran reciters and memorizers.
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