“Our initial plan was to distribute 5,000 packages and have an additional 1,000 ones on the storage each day. However, the exhibition’s reception exceeded our expectations in the first few days, with all 6,000 iftar packages being distributed,” said Seyyed Mohammad At’hari, Director of simple Iftar section of the fair, on Saturday.

“Given the end of the Nowruz holiday and the anticipated increase in visitors for the second week, we decided to boost the number of iftar packages to between 8,000 and 9,000,” he added.

The process of preparing these packages is a round-the-clock operation, carried out in three shifts by a team of 30 people per shift, totaling 90 people, he said.

The 31st International Holy Quran Fair opened its doors at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Mosalla on March 20, welcoming visitors to a spiritual and cultural journey that coincides with the Nowruz holidays.

The exhibition, which will run until April 2, invites enthusiasts to explore its offerings daily from 5:00 PM to 00:30 AM local time.

A key highlight of the exhibition is its family-friendly atmosphere, ensuring a welcoming space for all ages.

Tthe fair has arranged for Iftar tables to be set up, providing a communal space for visitors to break their fast together following the Maghrib and Isha prayers, further fostering a sense of community and shared experience during this blessed month.

The fair features various Quranic institutions and governmental bodies, as well as international participants from 25 countries. The also highlights the issues of Gaza and Palestine and the role of the Quran in inspiring resistance.

The fair aims to familiarize people with Quranic concepts through artistic, cultural, and theatrical mediums, especially for children and teenagers. It also offers sections on artificial intelligence, Nahj al-Balaghah, Quranic research and consultation, Quran translation, and easy Quran memorization.