'World #QuranHour' Reverberates Around the Globe

Kuala Lumpur, 09 Dzulhijjah 1437/11 September 2016 (MINA) – Muslims from across the globe simultaneously recited holy verses from the Quran for one hour today in conjunction with the inaugural ‘World #QuranHour’ event, all in the name of Islamic solidarity.

The main event, held at the International Islamic University Malaysia’s (IIUM) Sultan Ahmad Shah Mosque, was participated by over 3,000 people as two million Haj pilgrims gathered on the Arafah Plain, Saudi Arabia to perform the “wukuf” (grand assembly) on the 9th day of Zulhijjah.

Launched in Arafah, Saudi Arabia as part of the start of the Hajj, the event was well received as millions of Muslims from all walks of life partook in the international effort, Bernama reported.

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Socio-cultural adviser to the Government Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim, who is also IIUM president, said the programme reflected “the joining of souls” among Muslims the world over in glorifying the commands of Allah.

Later, Rais recited the Al-Fatihah verse to mark the beginning of the ‘World #QuranHour’ programme, followed by recital of the Al-Baqarah verse by the Malaysian Islamic Development (Jakim) director-general Tan Sri Othman Mustapha.

At the National Mosque, the programme began with a prayer recital followed by a short lecture entitled ‘Manners in Reading the Al-Quran’ before a recitation of 30 verses of the holy Quran.

Besides the public, the programme was also participated by 50 members of Karyawan including its deputy president, Radhi Khalid; veteran singer Datin Paduka Julie Sudiro; actor Ezani Nizariff; and singer Rozita Rohaizad. (T/R07/R01)

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Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)