Lebanese, Kuwaiti Quran Activists Meet in Iraq

According to Qaaf news agency, the meeting was organized by the union on March 14 in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq.

Seyyed Sajjad Al-Ba’aj, head of the union, addressed the meeting with the Quranic delegations.

He introduced various activities of the union and invited the Lebanese and Kuwaiti Quran activists to visit Imam Mahdi Institute, which is one of the Quranic centers of the holy city of Najaf.

Verses from the Holy Quran were recited in the meeting by Muhammad Amhaz, Lebanese Qari.

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.