According to the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization, it will be held in two different sections for men and women.

The men’s section is slated for October 2-8 while women will compete on October 9-14.

Winners will be awarded at the closing ceremony of the contest on October 15.

The categories of the Quranic event include Quran recitation, memorization, Tafseer (interpretation), Adhan (call to prayers) and Hadith.

The names of those who have made it to the final round were released by the organization in August.

Iran’s national Quran competition is annually held with the participation of top Quran activists from across the country.

It is aimed at discovering Quranic talents and promoting Quranic activities in society.