Hamed Shakernejad
Hamed Shakernejad (Persian: حامد شاکرنژاد; born in May 1983, Mashhad, Iran), is an Iranian qari (reciter of the Qur'an).[1] Shakernejad won a world qira'at competition on 15 March 1996 in Saudi Arabia. This win was followed by a gift from king Fahd of Saudi Arabia: entering the Kaaba for an hour. This was the first time that an Iranian qari had entered the Kaaba.
Hamed Shakernejad | |
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| Born | 1 May 1983 |
| Nationality | Iranian |
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| Occupation | Qari (Qur'an Reciter) |
| Known for | Iranian Qāriʾ |
| Title | Qari 'Hamed Shakernejad |
Early life
Hamed Shakernejad was born in Mashhad near the Shrine of Imam Reza.
Hamed and his older brother, Hameed, learnt recitation of Quran from their father and teachers at school. They began reciting at a very young age. Surprisingly, Hamed became much more famous and well known as compared to his brother Hameed.
References
- "Prominent Qari Attributes Mahfel TV Show's Success to Good Planning, Efforts". en. 2024-03-16. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
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