TEHRAN -- The process of 
rganizing the 48th edition of Iran’s National Holy Qur’an Competition has got underway with the publication of the call for registration.
The Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization said the registration for the contest which began on Wednesday will run for a month. 
Those willing to take part in the Qur’anic event can sign up for the contest via the website oghaf.ir by May 31.
The competition will be held in two sections for men and women, according to the organization.
They will each compete in two age groups of 12 to 18 years and above 18.
Qur’an recitation, Tarteel, memorization (at four levels), prayer recitation, Adhan (call to prayers), Qur’anic teachings, Nahj-ul-Balagha and Sahifeh Sajjadiyeh are among the categories of the contest.
The National Holy Qur’an Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran, organized by the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization, is the largest Qur’anic contest in Iran, attracting participants from across the country to compete in various categories.
 The annual competition, regarded as the most prestigious Qur’anic events in Iran, aims to promote Islamic values, foster Qur’anic literacy, and celebrate exceptional talent.
The top winners will represent Iran in international Qur’an competitions across the world.