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Iranian contestant wins third place in Russia Qur’an competition
Mohamed Samir Mohamed from Bahrain claimed first place, while Mohamed Abdelkarim Kamil Attiyah from Egypt impressed the judges by memorizing the Qur’an despite being blind since birth, earning him second place.
Hosseininejad, a Qur’an reciter from Mashhad, qualified for the Russia competition by achieving a top rank in Iran’s 46th National Qur’an Competition.
The judging panel, comprised of esteemed Qur’an experts from various countries, assessed the contestants based on their adherence to Tajweed rules and the beauty of their recitation.
The Russia Qur’an Competition is held biennially, alternating between recitation and full Qur’an memorization categories. This year’s focus on recitation means that next year’s competition will center around Qur’an memorization.
Among the judges was Iranian Qur’an expert, Gholamreza Shah Miveh Isfahani.
The competition, hosted in the city of Kazan, Russia, showcased the participants’ dedication and talent in reciting and memorizing the Qur’an, highlighting the importance of this religious tradition across the globe.