Egyptian Qaris Warmly Received in Germany, Venezuela in Ramadan

IQNA – Qaris sent by Egypt to recite the Quran in Germany and Venezuela during the holy month of Ramadan were warmly welcomed by Muslims in both countries.

Like previous years, Egypt’s Awqaf ministry sent qaris to different countries for Quran recitation in different events and programs during Ramadan. 

Officials of the two countries have sent messages to the Egyptian ministries of foreign affairs and Awqaf, thanking Cairo for dispatching the qaris.  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro also held a meeting with a delegation from Egypt’s Awqaf ministry, during which verses from the Quran were recited and a speech was delivered by the head of the Latin American country’s Islamic Centers.

In Germany, the secretary general of the country’s Muslims Council sent a letter to Egypt’s Awqaf ministry, appreciating the dispatch of the Quran reciters in Ramadan.

He said a large number of German Muslims attended the Quran recitation sessions held in mosques and Islamic centers in the country with the participation of Egyptian qaris.

Ramadan, which ended earlier this week, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity giving and self–accountability for Muslims around the world.

The Quran was revealed to the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) heart in this month.

During Ramadan, Muslims fast (abstain from foods and drinks) from sunrise to sunset.

They also devote a considerable amount of time during this month to reading and contemplating the Quran.

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