Najaf hosting Quran contest for Iraqi women

The second edition of a national Quran competition for women is underway in Iraq’s southern city of Najaf.

The second edition of a national Quran competition for women is underway in Iraq’s southern city of Najaf.

The Women Quranic Center affiliated to the holy shrine of Abu al-Fadhl al-Abbas, peace be upon him, has organized the Quranic event, Qaaf news agency reported. It began on Saturday and will run for three days.

The participants are those who have won top titles in the preliminary round held in governorates all over the country.

The Imam Hadi, peace be upon him, hall of the holy shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, hosts the competition in the morning and afternoon.

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.