Quran, Hadith Center Launched in Madagascar
The Al-Mustafa International University's representative office in Madagascar has launched a Dar-ol-Quran and Hadith in the African country.
According to Hojat-ol-Islam Esmail Pirnia, head of the office, the center is aimed at promoting the Quranic culture, enhancing acquaintance with the Holy Book among local people and seminary students, and providing Quranic consultation, IQNA's Africa branch reported.
Hojat-ol-Islam Pirnia noted that a number of Sunni figures as well as Ithna Ashari Shia residents of the region and students of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) Seminary were present at the center's opening ceremony.
The island of Madagascar was originally settled by Muslim migrants from Indonesia in the 10th century A.D. Islam has been established for centuries.
Today some 250,000 Muslims live in Madagascar, making up some 10 percent of the population.
