Iranian Quran Activists Attend Ceremony in Istanbul Marking Birthday of Imam Hassan (AS)
The program was held at Imam Ali (AS) Mosque in the largest Turkish city with the participation of hundreds of Shia Muslims, Seyed Mohammad Alavi, representative of the Islamic Radios and Televisions Union in Turkey, told IQNA.
He said they performed Quranic programs including Ibtihal and Tawasheeh songs, which were warmly received by the audience.
The group also performed Quran recitation and other Quranic programs at Zeynabiyeh religious center and Turkey’s Channel 5 TV, he added.
The Safiran-e Noor group comprises Behnam Rahmani, Siamak Aslani, Reza Razmjoo, Bahram Dalir Hafttan, and 13-year-old Ali Reza Baqeri as well as 7-year-old Mohadeseh Vahidi.
They have been in Turkey to perform Quranic programs for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan.
Every year during Ramadan, the month of Quran, Iran dispatches Quranic groups to different countries to perform Quranic programs with the aim of fostering the Quranic culture and teachings.
The annual fasting month of Ramadan on the Islamic lunar calendar began on June 7 this year.
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.
