Baghdad Hosts Competition on Memorization of Verses about Imam Hussein

IQNA – A competition on memorization of Quranic verses revealed about Imam Hussein (AS) and Hadiths about the status of the third Imam (AS) was held in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

The Dar-ol-Quran Center affiliated to the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine organized the contest. 

It was attended by 60 male and female contestants, according to the website of the Astan.

Mortadah Jamaleddin, an official with the Astan, said they answered questions about the theme of the contest orally.

The official added that the winners will be awarded soon.

He noted that the contest was aimed at promoting the teachings and virtues of Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS) and the bond between the Quran and Etrat.

The custodian of the holy shrine has praised organizers of such programs, saying they will lead to enhancing religious knowledge among people.

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