Quranic Circles for Women Received Well in Egypt
The ministry said women have shown great interest in participation in these programs, which include sessions featuring reflection on the verses of the Quran and understanding its concepts, Youm7 website reported.
The events also include Quran interpretation, Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and lesson on the Seerah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), it noted.
It added that such programs are organized in line with the ministry’s efforts to elevate the role of women in society and enhance their participation in Quranic activities.
They would help to promote moderate ideas and raise awareness among women, the ministry went on to say.
The Awqaf ministry will continue to hold Quranic events for women in various governorates of Egypt including Alexandria, Menofia, Al-Sharqia, and Gharbia, it underlined.
Egypt is a country in North Africa with a population of around 100 million. Muslims account for around 90 percent of the country’s total population. Quranic activities are very common in the Muslim-majority Arab country
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