Memorizing the Quran has long been a source of pride and honor in Islamic society, with even some non-religious families encouraging their children to memorize it.

A few years ago, the Islamic Revolution Leader called for the training of 10 million Quran memorizers and the promotion of a culture that values memorizing verses. This call to action transformed interest into duty, prompting various institutions to develop and implement programs in response.

The 31st International Holy Quran Fair launched the “Hafiz Sho” [become a memorizer] campaign to foster interest in Quran memorization and promote its culture. This campaign quickly attracted a large number of visitors and online participants, offering two thousand prizes each night and drawing thousands of online participants.

The campaign, designed for two age groups - under 14 and over 14, has been well-received due to its attractive design and implementation. For those under 14, the goal is to memorize the last 14 Surahs of the Quran. Participants can either attend the exhibition and recite a Surah from memory at the dedicated tables to win a prize or send a 60-second video of their recitation to the campaign’s social media accounts.

The section for those over 14 focuses on memorizing the Surah Al-Waqi'ah. To participate in the “Hafiz Sho” campaign, 10 tables have been set up in different parts of the fair where children, teenagers, and adults can test their memorization and win prizes.

In the online section, information is collected nightly and winners are announced through draw.

To engage children and teenagers as much as possible, the campaign also includes an interactive program in the youth’s section with puppetry, where the names of the previous night’s winners are announced.

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.

Additionally, the fair has arranged for Iftar tables to be set up, providing a communal space for visitors to break their fast together.

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.