Ceremony Honors Iraqi Winners of Nat’l, Int’l Quran Contests
It was held before the start of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram and on the last days of the lunar year.
Montazar al-Mansouri, head of the Astan’s International Quranic Propagation Department, said the program was in line with the efforts by the Astan to support Quranic programs and encourage Quran memorizers and reciters.
Ala Ziaeddin, representative of the custodian of the holy shrine, attended the program and learned about the achievements of the qaris and Quran memorizers.
He said in an address that the Astan is pioneer in helping to raise a generation familiar with the Quranic and Islamic culture.
He expressed hope that the accomplishments of the Quran activists in international Quranic events would help to promote the name of Iraq and the Astan in the world.
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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