Iranian Quran memorizer Behzad Hojabri to compete in Moscow competition

TEHRAN,Oct.8(MNA) -- Iranian memorizer Behzad Hojabri is scheduled to compete in the 13th Moscow International Quran Reciting Competition, Iran’s State Endowment and Charity Affairs Organization announced in a press release on Sunday. Organized by the Russian Mufties’ Council, the competition will be held on October 14 and 15. The competition is open to memorizers in the 15 to 35 age range. Hojabri has received several accolades in international events. Iranian memorizer Peyman Ayazi received the fifth prize at the International Quran Reciting Competition in 2011.