Egypt to Dispatch Qaris, Preachers to Different Countries in Ramadan
The country’s Awqaf ministry announced that more than 200 qaris and preachers will be dispatched to countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Australia.
It said the number of those sent to each country will be based on the host country’s request, Youm7 website reported.
According to the ministry, 23 qaris and prayer leaders will go to Germany, 23 to Brazil, 16 to the United States, 11 to Tanzania, 11 to Venezuela, 10 to Canada, 7 to Australia, 6 to Britain, and 7 to the United Arab Emirates, among others.
The qaris will recite the Holy Book in Quranic circles in the host countries while the preachers will lead prayers at mosques and religious gatherings during Ramadan.
Ramadan (which is likely to start on March 12 this year) 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.
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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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