General Requirements for Participants: Possession of the required technical proficiency in the chosen category (preferably among the top winners of recognized and reputable national competitions of the nominating country). Holding the nationality and citizenship of the nominating country. Permanent residency in the nominating country (having resided permanently in the country of origin for at least one year prior to the competition). No previous attainment of first place in any previous editions of the International Holy Qur'an Competitions of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Age between 18 and 40 years. (For the Full Memorization of the Holy Qur'an category, the maximum age permitted for participation is 35 years.) Observance of official and dignified attire appropriate to the sanctity of the Holy Qur'an throughout all stages of the competition, whether in-person or virtual. Categories of the Competition: Title Category No. Men Full Memorization 1 Tahqiq Recitation Tartil Recitation Ladies Full Memorization 2 Tartil Recitation The competitions for women and men will be held separately in full accordance with Islamic regulations and guidelines.