According to Al-Yawm Al-Sabi daily, the Quran memorizers are orphan children learning the Quran at educational centers affiliated to Al-Azhar Islamic Center.
The program is held with the aim of encouraging Egyptian children to memorize the Holy Quran and to raise a Quranic generation.
The children will be honored and awarded by Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, the Sheikh of Al-Azhar, on the occasion of the national 'Orphans Day'.
The program will be held with the participation of a number of Al-Azhar scholars as well the officials of the association.
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