Al-Mustafa University Holding Quran and Hadith Olympiad in 40 Countries

The 20th edition of Al-Mustafa University’s Quran and Hadith Olympiad is held in Iran and 40 other countries.

Director of the university’s Quran and Hadith Department said it will be held in Al-Mustafa University branches in different countries until January next year.

Hossein Assadi added that the Olympiad began a few weeks ago concurrent with Eid al-Qadir and will come to an end in a ceremony early next year.

He noted that it is held in three sections, namely Islamic teachings (written), oral and research.

According to the official, the number of countries hosting the Olympiad last year was 32.

Every year, thousands of the university’s students take part in the international Olympiad, which is aimed at promoting the teachings of the Holy Quran and Islam.

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