Quran Recitation Courses to Be Held in Karbala

TEHRAN (IQNA) – The Holy Quran Center of the Astan (custodianship) of Hazrat Abbas (AS) Holy Shrine plans to hold 12 courses on Quran recitation principles in Al-Hindiya District of Karbala Province, Iraq.

According to Al-Kafeel website, the courses will be held for 80 Quran students.

The center said the Quranic educational program will be held online to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

It is part of the center’s activities planned to provide continuous Quranic services despite the coronavirus crisis.

The center, affiliated to the Islamic and Human Affairs Section of the Astan, annually organizes different Quranic programs.

Quranic activities have significantly developed in Iraq since the 2003 overthrow of former dictator Saddam Hussein.

There has been a growing trend of Quranic programs such as competitions, recitation sessions and educational programs held in the country in recent years.

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