Ceremony in Baghdad to Mark Graduation of 1000 Quran Learners
TEHRAN (IQNA) – A ceremony is scheduled to be held in the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad on Saturday to mark the graduation of 1000 Quran learners who took part in summer Quran courses.
The Quran courses were held by the Dar-ol-Quran Center of the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine.
The Amir al-Muminin (AS) Mosque in Baghdad will host the ceremony.
The Quran students who have completed the courses will gather in a place near the mosque and move from there to the mosque in groups.
The Dar-ol-Quran Center of the Astan organized Quranic programs for school students during summer holidays.
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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