Iraqi Quranic Group Wraps Up Iran Trip with A Visit to Mashhad
The group had been sent to Iran by the Quranic Propagation Center affiliated to the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Hussain (AS) holy shrine, according to the website of the Astan.
Ahmed Naim, a representative of the center, said the last part of the trip was the visit to Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine.
He said head of the delegation Sheikh Hassan al-Mansouri and the Quran memorizers and reciters also toured the international Dar-ol-Quran center of the Razavi shrine.
There, Sheikh Mansouri gave a brief report on the Quranic plans conducted or supported by the Quranic Propagation Center, including those implemented by its 14 branches in 8 Muslim countries.
He said the center attaches importance to training Quranic talents in the Muslim world.
The officials of the Astan of Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine also voiced their readiness for cooperation and exchange of experiences in Quranic fields with the Iraqi center.
The Iraqi Quranic group also attended a Quran recitation program at the mausoleum of Imam Reza (AS).
