The first Women’s International Quran Competition will be held in Tripoli, Libya during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan. Hojat-ol-Islam Hadi Qobadi, Owqaf Organization’s Instruction and Competitions director general, saying this added that invitations have been received from Libya for participation of Iranian Quran memorizers and Ms Batoul Mahrokh, an outstanding memorizer of the entire Quran will represent Iran at the competition.
“Ms Mahrokh has won titles at various Quran competitions in the country and that is why she has been chosen for Libya’s competition which will be attended by women from Islamic and non-Islamic countries from around the world.” Qobadi said.“From next year on, we will also hold women’s Quran competitions in Iran in the fields of memorization, recitation and interpretation of the holy Quran. Holding such competitions can further encourage women and be a model for other Muslim countries” Qobadi added.The first Women’s International Quran Competition will open in Libya October 24th and continue to October 28th.
Source: IQNA
