On the assignment of Russia Muftis Council, Qur'anic hafiz and reciter from Russia, graduate of the Qur'anic Huffaz Training Center of the Russian Islamic University, participant and prize winner of many Russian contests Zakarie Burkhanov is taking part in XXXVI (thirty sixth) International Qur'an Reciting Competition of King Abdulaziz that is taking place in Saudi Arabia between November 16 and 24.

The Qur'anic Competition of King Abdulaziz has long ago become a momentous event not only for reciters but also for the whole Muslim world. It brings together contenders from dozens of countries. The varied programme of the contest includes performing of Umrah by all the participants of the competition.

Dozens of Russian huffaz from different parts of the country take part in Qur'anic competitions around the world on behalf of Russia Muftis Council every year.

RMC press service