Iraqi PM Attends Nat’l Quran Day Event at Baghdad University

IQNA – A special program marking the National Day of the Holy Quran was held at the University of Baghdad on Saturday.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani took part in the program and delivered a speech, mohesr.gov website reported.

He said Iraqis have managed to come out of many calamities and tragedies victoriously because the Quran is in their hearts.

Higher Education Minister Naim al-Aboudi was another speaker at the event.

He said it is the responsibility of everyone, especially universities, to play a constant role in raising awareness about Islamic values and Quranic activities

Al-Aboudi also highlighted the higher education ministry’s efforts to elevate the status of the Quran and promote the culture moderation in universities.

The Iraqi cabinet of ministers has named the 27th day of the lunar Hijri month of Rajab, which marks Eid al-Maba’ath, as the national Quran day.

Eid al-Maba’ath celebrates the anniversary of the day when Muhammad (PBUH) was appointed as the last messenger of God and the first verses of the Quran were revealed to him.

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