Memory, voice and correct reading: the best Quran reciter is chosen in Kazan

The Regional Quran Recitation Contest opened in Kazan on 22 November. Winners of preliminary stages in districts of Tatarstan participate in the tournament - a total of 17 people (15 men and 2 girls). The contest between men takes places in the building of the Russian Islamic University, among women - at Mothers mosque. They all fight for the major prize of the contest - a ticket to the Hajj. The competitors will be assessed by three criteria - their memory, voice and correct reading - tajweed.