The 33rd International Exhibition of the Holy Quran will be launched at the Imam Khomeini (RA) Mosalla (prayer hall) in Tehran on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
It will run until March 6 with the slogan “Iran under the Protection of the Quran”.
Q: When will the international section of the exhibition start and how long will it last?
A: The opening of the international section will also take place at the same time as the opening of the domestic section, meaning that the international section will also be held from the very first day of the exhibition.
Therefore, the international section will start on the third of Ramadan and will continue for two weeks.
Q: How many countries and with what products and works will participate in this section?
A: This year, the participating countries will be active in three artistic, scientific and cultural products sections, with about 10 countries, including Turkey, Oman, Egypt and Bahrain, in the art field and seven countries in the scientific field.
Three countries will also present works in the cultural products section with Quranic themes. Altogether, 20 countries will participate in this event.
Q: Has geographical and cultural diversity been taken into account in inviting countries?
A: We have paid special attention to the issue of diversity in inviting countries, and participants from different continents, from African and North African countries, the Arab-Islamic region, neighboring countries, Indonesia, ASEAN countries, and the subcontinent will attend this event.
Q: Given the importance of the international section of the exhibition, will there be a special opening and closing ceremony for this section?
A: The international section of the Quran exhibition this year will open and close at the same time as the domestic section, so we do not have a separate and independent opening and closing ceremony for this section.
Q: Tell us about the details of the programs for the international section. Will meetings and seminars be held in this section like in previous years?
A: This year, we will witness events and initiatives for the first time in the international section, and in addition to honoring domestic Quranic servants, several prominent Quranic figures from outside Iran will be honored in cooperation with the Supreme Quran Council, the Secretariat of the Honoring of Quranic Servants Headquarters, and the Commission for the Development of International Quranic Activities.
These figures have been nominated from different countries. There will also be about 20 unveilings and 20 forums in the international section.
Q: What will be the most important feature or program of this section that will distinguish it from previous years?
A: One of the new works of this section is introducing the Quranic capacities of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the form of clips and brochures in different languages for foreign guests.
We will also hold the fourth Tehran Quranic Conference, in which Quranic scholars from different countries will present their views and give speeches on the topic of “The Quran and the Prophet (PBUH)” on the occasion of the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Q: Do you have a special guest or new activity in the international section this year?
A: The special guest of this section is Sheikh Abu Jarrah Soltani, an Algerian Quranic scholar who has authored 25 volumes of Quranic commentary, and we will have other guests as well.
Q: As you know, one of the main approaches of this edition is to pay attention to the Quran, Nahj al-Balagha, and Sahifeh Sajjadiyeh simultaneously. To what extent will this issue be considered in the programs of the international section of the exhibition?
A: Activities related to the field of Etrat, such as Nahj al-Balagha and Sahifeh Sajjadiyeh, are not separate topics from the Quran, and the exhibition is an exhibition of the Quran and Etrat. We have activists abroad who are interested in the Quran and Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS) and have worked on common concepts in this field. There are also people who, in line with the explanation of Quranic concepts from the path of the Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS), have engaged in activities in the field of Nahj al-Balagha and Sahifeh Sajjadiyeh, and we will discuss their works in this edition.
We will also witness the unveiling of works in this field, especially those with themes that focus on the jihad of explanation, enlightenment, fighting the enemy, soft war, the war of narratives, and the like.
The Tehran International Holy Quran Exhibition is annually held during the holy month of Ramadan by the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
With various programs including specialized sessions, educational workshops, Quranic gatherings, and activities tailored for children and teenagers, the international event aims to promote Quranic concepts and activities.
The exhibition also serves as a platform to showcase the latest Quranic achievements in Iran and a variety of products dedicated to the promotion of the Holy Book.
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