Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), The contest was held in the two categories of Quran memorization and recitation, with a number of diplomats from Islamic countries, scholars and thinkers and Iranian residents attending the event.
The contest began with the welcome talk of Asadi Movahed, Iran Cultural Attaché in Zimbabwe, followed by a speech by Sheikh Hassan, Egyptian Quran master and referee of the contest, about the need for the youth to follow Quranic instructions.
After the first stage which was held in the category of Quran recitation among 15 participants, Sheikh Ismaeel Doa, deputy of Zimbabwe’s Supreme Muslim Council, gave a speech about the important role of praying and following religious instructions in life.
The contest was then resumed in the category of Quran memorization.
A comprehensive report about Iran’s Quranic activities was given at the end by Asadi Movahed.
The first three winners of each category were later introduced and awarded. The top winners in each group have qualified for the Islamic Republic of Iran’s international Quran contests to be held in Tehran.
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