Amman, May 18 (Petra)-- Secretary-General of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ismail Al-Khatba, on Monday evening, participated in the completion ceremony of the Holy Quran recital (Khatmah) at the King Abdullah I Mosque. The event forms part of His Majesty King Abdullah II's Royal Khatmah Initiative of the Holy Quran.

Al-Khatba emphasized that the initiative, implemented by the ministry in mosques across the Kingdom throughout the year, aims to strengthen the religious and educational message of mosques. It encourages worshippers to regularly recite and complete the Holy Quran by organizing 12 complete recitals annually, averaging one completion every month.

The mechanism of the initiative relies on reciting a quarter of a Hizb (a traditional division of the Quran) after each daily prayer. This systematic approach enables participants to complete the entire Quran once a month under the direct supervision of qualified imams, preachers, muezzins, and Quranic center supervisors.

The Secretary-General noted that these efforts contribute to reviving the role of mosques in worship and education, deepening the community's connection to the Holy Book, and consolidating the values of reflection and recitation among various segments of society. He expressed his gratitude to all participants and organizers dedicated to the success of this royal initiative.

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