70 Countries Attending Libya Int’l Quran Award in Benghazi
The Libya International Holy Quran Award has commenced in Benghazi earlier this week, marking a prominent religious and cultural event that brings together contestants from more than 70 countries around the world.
This high-level participation reflects the official importance that the Libyan state attaches to this global Quranic competition.
It highlights the commitment to supporting and sponsoring religious activities that enhance the Islamic and spiritual identity of the society.
The Libya International Holy Quran Award is considered an important Quranic competition. Each edition attracts an elite group of Quran memorizers from various continents to compete in an atmosphere of faith and spirituality, governed by the values of brotherhood, love, and peace called for by the Holy Quran.
The current edition is expected to witness strong competition among the participants.
Libya is a Muslim-majority country in North Africa that has more than a million Quran memorizers.
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The country has been in turmoil since a NATO-backed civil war in 2011 overthrew and killed veteran dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
Libya has in recent years been split between the government of national unity in Tripoli and an eastern-based administration.
Source: libyaupdate.com
