The 31st International Holy Quran Fair concluded on Tuesday night, April 2, coinciding with the 23rd day of Ramadan.
The exhibition, that
began on March 20 at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Mosalla, was filled with a variety
of booths, all centered around the Holy Quran.
As the exhibition
came to a close, it was brimming with believers and Quran enthusiasts,
transforming into a spiritual haven for those observing the fast.
This year, the
exhibition was scheduled during Nowruz holidays, a departure from previous years.
Despite some initial predictions, the event was warmly received by the faithful
and fasting attendees.
The exhibition’s
popularity turned it into a Nowruz destination for believers. Many families
even brought their Iftar meals to the venue and broke their fast in the
presence of the Holy Quran. The exhibition officials welcomed these fasting
visitors with a simple Iftar meal and tea.
This year’s
exhibition was more vibrant than ever, with a range of Quranic programs,
competitions, and entertainment for children and teenagers. As a result, these
sections were always bustling. Activities like Quran competitions, video games,
film screenings, theater performances, and viewing Quranic and religious
content through VR galsses were particularly popular among the younger
attendees.
In addition,
initiatives like the “Hafiz Sho” [become a memorizer] and various Quranic
circles were introduced. These additions were well-received by the visitors.
There was also a dedicated
department for addressing people’s questions about religious issues. This section
was set up by the country’s seminary, where seminary experts were on hand to
provide answers to the public.
The exhibition saw
a good turnout, thanks in part to the extensive media coverage from various
television and virtual channels. Even channels like the children’s network, as
well as film and series streaming platforms, provided unprecedented coverage of
the event.
This year, the
international section of the Holy Quran exhibition was better organized than in
previous years. It was held in the main exhibition space, and representatives
from 25 countries showcased their Quranic works.
From the first day
of the exhibition, the news headquarters of the Quran exhibition swung into
action, producing news with vigor. As the exhibition commenced, the news
production process ramped up, and news was published not only in Persian but
also in Arabic and English.