Tehran hosts 33rd International Holy Quran Exhibition

Tehran has been playing host to the 33rd edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition.

Inaugurated on Saturday, the 15-day cultural event is underway with the motto “Iran under the Protection of the Quran.”

The main event is scheduled to run until March 6 at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla, and concurrent exhibitions are scheduled to be held in 24 provinces across the country during the holy month of Ramadan.

“The Quran, Hope and Social Vitality”, “The Quran and National Solidarity and Islamic Unity”, “The Quran and the Islamic Revolution”, “The Quran and the Ideal Mosque and Prayer”, “The Quran and Reforming Consumption Patterns”, “The Quran and Modesty and Hijab”, “The Quran and the Great Prophet (PBUH)”, and topics such as Nahj al-Balagha, Sahifa Sajjadiya, Mahdism, Ghadir, as well as the lives of prophets and Imams (AS) are among the wide range of themes this year.

The exhibition has 11 thematic sections with cultural and content-oriented approaches, along with three commercial sections aimed at promoting the cultural economy.

More than 70 sub-sections, specialized booths, and side events have been arranged for visitors.

This year, the event has launched a section dedicated to “Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies”, where six knowledge-based companies are participating.

Special events centered on AI-based Quranic content production are held with the participation of students and university scholars every night and the outputs are showcased daily for the public.

The international section features several invited countries, including Indonesia, Egypt, Oman, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, China, Afghanistan, Algeria, Romania, Iraq, Bosnia, Kazakhstan, and Tunisia.

The modesty and hijab section offers the opportunity to purchase modest fashion products, and a program for exchanging old chadors with new ones for the public.

Some 140 specialized practical workshops in the fields of visual arts and handicrafts have been organized at the event.

In addition, a painting exhibition by Mohammad-Kazem Hassanvand is being held, presenting visual interpretations of Quranic themes, spiritual concepts, and Islamic resistance.

The International Holy Quran Exhibition aims to promote Quranic culture and highlight the country’s artistic and media capacities.