First International Festival of Outstanding Books and Theses on the Inimitability and Interdisciplinary Studies of the Holy Qurʾan
First International Festival of Outstanding Books and Theses on the Inimitability and Interdisciplinary Studies of the Holy Qurʾan
Key Details
| Date(s) | February 24, 2027 (5 Esfand 1405 SH) |
| Location | Tehran, Iran: Shahid Beheshti University |
| Format | In-Person |
| Language(s) | Submitted works: Persian, English, or Arabic. The language of the festival has not been announced. |
| Organized by | Interdisciplinary Quranic Studies Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University |
| Original Title | نخستین جشنواره بینالمللی کتب و پایاننامههای برتر اعجاز و مطالعات میانرشتهای قرآن کریم
(English title translated by Tolou) |
About the Event
The festival recognizes books, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations on the inimitability of the Qurʾan (iʿjāz al-Qurʾān) and on interdisciplinary Qurʾanic studies. Iʿjāz al-Qurʾān is the doctrine that the Qurʾan cannot be matched in its language and content. This is the festival’s first edition. It is organized by Interdisciplinary Quranic Studies Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University. According to the organizers, three master’s theses, three doctoral dissertations, and three books will be recognized and awarded prizes. The festival takes place at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran.
Topics & Scope
According to the organizers, the festival accepts works on the following topics:
- The Qurʾan and the natural sciences
- The Qurʾan and the humanities
- The Qurʾan and the social sciences
- The Qurʾan and Biblical studies (studies of the Old and New Testaments)
- The Qurʾan and artificial intelligence
- The Qurʾan and the cognitive sciences
- Qurʾanic systems
- The Qurʾan and the challenges of the contemporary world
- Modern tools and methods in Qurʾanic studies
- Special section: Methodology of studies on the inimitability of the Qurʾan (the Shahid Dr. Mohammad-Mahdi Tehranchi Award)
Target Audience & Eligibility
The festival is intended for authors of books, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations in Qurʾanic studies and related fields. Works must meet two conditions:
- they were defended or published between 1402 and 1404 SH (March 21, 2023–March 20, 2026)
- they are written in Persian, English, or Arabic
The organizers’ poster does not state further conditions, such as whether works defended or published outside Iran are eligible. Readers should confirm these with the organizers.
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
| Deadline for Submission of Works | November 21, 2026 |
| Festival | February 24, 2027 |
Submission & Registration
According to the organizers, works are sent by email to the festival secretariat at [email protected] by November 21, 2026. The poster does not specify the file format or the number of copies required. For full submission instructions, refer to the organizers’ official channel.
Fees & Funding
The organizers have not published fee information.
Official Links
Official channel (Bale): https://ble.ir/ejazquran
Research institute’s website: https://enquran.sbu.ac.ir
Submissions and contact: [email protected]
This listing was published by Tolou International Institute on October 5, 2026, based on information from the official organizers. Tolou is not affiliated with or responsible for this event. Please confirm all details, including dates, fees, and deadlines, with the organizers, as information is subject to change. For registration and submissions, refer to the official website. Currency conversions are approximate.
