Speaking in a press conference on Tuesday, Deputy Culture Minister for Quranic Affairs Hojjatoleslam Hamid Mohammadi said that a variety of programs have been arranged for this year’s edition.
This year’s exhibit has been organized in over 40 sections, several of which are new, he added.
A number of Quranic periodicals, which are being published in the country will be put on display in a new section.
In addition, groups of clerics and experts on Quranic issues have been assigned to hold discussions and also to provide consultations for visitors during the month-long event.
A new section, which has been organized in collaboration with the Sports and Youth Ministry, will highlight the Quran’s viewpoints on sports.