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Iranian Quran Reciters Call for Bold Innovation in Traditional Styles

IQNA – Two international Quran reciters have called for greater innovation in Quranic recitation, outlining both the technical and spiritual requirements needed to advance the field.
Japan Gears Up for 26th Annual Quran Competition
IQNA – The Japan Islamic Trust announced the details of registration and preliminary and final stages of the 26th All Japan Annual Quran Recitation and Memorization Competition.
09:46 , 2025 Nov 22
Quran Expert Advocates for 15-Year Imitation for Young Qaris
IQNA – A prominent Quranic expert said students of Quran recitation should spend at least 15 years imitating and mastering the styles of famous qaris before developing their own unique method.
12:13 , 2025 Nov 20
AI Emerges As A Tutoring Tool for Quran Recitation, Experts Say
IQNA – An artificial intelligence researcher outlined the technology’s potential to serve as a reliable assistant for teaching and innovating in the art of Quran recitation.
22:32 , 2025 Nov 20
Al-Azhar’s Foreign Students Welcome Quran Recitation Competition
IQNA – The Al-Azhar Alumni World Organization organized the “Good Voices” Quran Recitation Competition in Egypt, which has been welcomed by Al-Azhar students of various nationalities.
09:23 , 2025 Nov 20
Top Iranian Qari Calls for ‘Rhythm, Feeling and Responsible Innovation’ in Quran Recitation
IQNA – An Iranian international qari says many competition recitations lack rhythm and emotional depth, and urges clearer standards to guide creativity in Quran recitation.
17:12 , 2025 Nov 17
Seerah of Hazrat Zahra Should Be Focus of Promoting Quranic Culture: Official
IQNA – The head of the Islamic Development Organization stressed the need for the Seerah of Hazrat Zahra (SA) to be the focus of efforts to promote the Quranic culture.
17:01 , 2025 Nov 19
Defying Illiteracy, Egyptian Woman Memorizes Quran at 80 After Journey of Determination
IQNA – A woman from the city of Qena in Egypt managed to memorize the entire Quran at the age of 80 despite being illiterate.
11:46 , 2025 Nov 19
Workshop Held in Yemen on Preserving, Restoring Manuscripts, Quranic Parchments
IQNA – A training workshop on methods and techniques for preserving and restoring manuscripts and early Quranic parchments was held in Yemen.
23:26 , 2025 Nov 18
Culture Minister Urges More Attention to Nahj Al-Balagha at Tehran Int’l Quran Expo
IQNA – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyed Abbas Salehi stressed more efforts to promote Nahj al-Balagha in the upcoming edition of the Tehran International Quran Exhibition.
20:09 , 2025 Nov 18
Jordan Launches Project to Collect, Restore Damaged Qurans
IQNA – The Awqaf Department in Jordan’s Tafilah Governorate has begun a project to collect and restore old and damaged Qurans from local mosques.
19:22 , 2025 Nov 18
Yemeni Quran Memorizers perform Khatm Quran in One Session
IQNA – A Khatm Quran (reading the entire Quran from the beginning to the end) in one session was held in the Yemeni province of Marib.
17:12 , 2025 Nov 18
Highlights of Egypt’s ‘State of Recitation’ Quranic Program
IQNA – The first episode of the “Dawlet El Telawa (State of Recitation)” TV program in Egypt premiered on Friday, launching a new journey to discover rising talents in Quran recitation and Tajweed.
10:00 , 2025 Nov 18