Quran Competition for Armed Forces, Hashd al-Shaabi Held in Iraq
TEHRAN (IQNA) – The 5th edition of a Quran competition for Iraqi security and military forces and Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces) was held in the holy city of Karbala.
The Dar-ol-Quran Center of the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Hussein (AS) organized the Quranic event in cooperation with the ministries of defense and interior, the website of the Astan reported.
A large number of servicemen from different branches of the Iraqi armed forces and Hashd al-Shaabi took part in the contest.
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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