The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs in the Gaza Strip honoured 1,000 men and women who have memorised the Holy Quran on Thursday during a central ceremony sponsored by an Algerian association.
The event celebrated their completion of memorising the entire Quran and was attended by large numbers of local residents and the families of those honoured.
The ceremony was preceded by a Quranic procession featuring memorizers from different age groups, who carried copies of the Quran and chanted religious hymns and songs. The scene reflected Gaza residents’ determination to continue teaching and memorising the Quran despite the exceptional circumstances facing the Strip.
The event included Quran recitations and speeches praising Gaza families for their insistence on continuing the pursuit of knowledge and Quran memorisation despite the consequences of the war and the challenges facing educational and religious institutions.
Organisers said the graduation of 1,000 Quran memorizers demonstrates younger generations’ commitment to their identity and religious values. They also highlighted the continued operation of Quranic study circles and centres, thanks to community support and the efforts of teachers and supervisors.
The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates and commemorative shields to the male and female memorizers, amid an atmosphere of joy and pride among their families and attendees.
Footage of the Quranic procession and honouring ceremony received widespread engagement on social media. Activists shared photos and videos documenting the participation of large numbers of memorizers, praising the efforts of Quranic teachers and centres in continuing to educate younger generations despite the difficult living and educational conditions left by the war.
Source: news agencies
