Farajullah Shazli said the contest brings together Quranic youths from all over the world and creates a kind of Quranic bond between Muslim countries and societies.
He also suggested that along with recitation and memorization of the Quran, other categories including Quran interpretation should be included in the contest.
Shazli, who served as a jury panel member in the previous editions of the international Quranic event, further praised the good level of the competition, which is held with the participation of qualified Quran reciters and memorizers.
He added that it would be a good step if the competition is also held for female students of the Muslim world.
The Egyptian Quran master said enhancing the Quranic culture among women, in different ways such as holding Quran competitions, will be helpful in raising a Quranic generation.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Shazli urged that on the sidelines of the international Quran competition, special programs such as Quranic courses be held.
The International Holy Quran Competition for Muslims Students is held every two years by the Iranian Academics' Quranic Activities Organization.
The Iranian cities of Isfahan, Tehran, Mashhad and Tabriz hosted the previous four editions of the international competition and the fifth edition is scheduled to be held in January 2015.
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