Iran’s Quranic Community to Meet Leader on First Day of Ramadan
The meeting will take place later today, which marks the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
A large number of prominent Quran reciters and memorizers, managers of Quranic organizations, Tawasheeh (religious songs) groups, and choral recitation groups will be present at the meetingt, which will continue until Maghrib and Isha prayers.
The annual fasting month of Ramadan on the Islamic lunar calendar began on Monday in several countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, where the crescent moon has been sighted.
The month began in other Muslim countries such as Iran on Tuesday.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast as an effective way of practicing self-discipline. They are also expected to strengthen their character through self-restraint, charitable-giving and introspection.
Reading and contemplating the Holy Quran is also a major activity for Muslims during the holy month.
