Homestays for Koranic recital

PEKANBARU, Riau: About 2,500 houses are now being prepared to accommodate visitors to the 17th national Koranic recital competition Musabaqoh Tilawatil Qur'an here later this month.

Pekanbaru mayor Oesman Effendi Apan said the city was preparing accommodation not only for the participants but also for the spectators who will be coming from all corners of Indonesia.

Participants will be accommodated at hotels or inns and supporters or spectators in the houses of the city's community. (arf)