Imam Ali Shrine to Host Quranic Program on Hazrat Zahra Birth Anniversary

IQNA – A number of qaris from Iraq and other countries will take part in a Quran recitation program at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS).

It will be held on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA), according to the website of the holy shrine’s Astan (custodianship).

The Quranic circle will be part of an Ifaf festival that began at the holy shrine on Monday,

Haidar Rahim, head of the media office of the Astan, said the festival will run for a week.

It includes a number of forums with the participation of women as well as cultural events, he stated.

Rahim added that a number of female university professors and school teachers and students will also be honored for their achievements.

The 20th day of the month of Jumada al-Thani in the lunar Hijri calendar, which falls on Wednesday, January 3, this year, marks the birth anniversary of the beloved daughter of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

It is also celebrated as the women’s day and mother’s day.

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