Women from 39 Countries Compete in Jordan's Quran Contest
The event, which is held annually by the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, features 41 female Quran memorizers from various 39 countries.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Jordanian Minister of Awqaf Islamic Affairs, Mohammad Ahmad Muslim Al Khalayleh, who stressed the importance of the Quran as a source of guidance, wisdom, and success in life, according to Jordan News Agency.
“In this world, we have a pressing need for the Quran, which guides us in the proper ways and teaches us how to work, think, and attain success and victory in our lives,” he said.
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Featuring memorization and recitation categories, the Quran contest will continue until February 22, when the winners will be announced and honored at the closing ceremony.
Iran's representative in the competition is Zahra Abbasi, a student of Arabic language and literature at the University of Tehran, who has memorized the entire Quran. She hopes to improve on the performance of her compatriot, Roya Fazaeli, who did not rank in the previous edition despite her high preparedness.
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