Syrian cultural activists, Iraqi Sunni scholars visit Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): A group of Syrian cultural activists and seven Iraqi Sunni scholars including members of the Forum for Proximity of Religions and Rabat Muhammadi Assembly have attended Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine, enjoying cultural and religious programs and a visit to AQR library.

In order to learn about Astan Quds Razavi’s experiences and implement them in their country, 26 of the directors and experts of the Syrian government departments were guests to Astan Quds Razavi for two days.

Cultural and religious programs, shrine tour and visits to sacred sites were among the programs for foreign pilgrims as arranged by AQR Foreign Pilgrims Affairs’ Office.

At the end of the program, members of the group were also awarded with cultural gifts including blessed books, rock candy and salt.

Elsewhere, Iraqi Sunni scholars visited Razavi Hospital and the AQR Publishing and Printing Center.

Mohammed al-Nouri, Vice President of the Rabat Muhammadi Assembly, on the sidelines of the visit to AQR Quran Museum stated: “The dedication of Astan Quds Razavi to the Quranic activities is clearly visible in this museum.”

“The effort to collect and preserve valuable Quranic works of artists shows the importance of this prophetic hadith. That’s why in this holy place, which is the burial place of one of the Infallible Imams, Quran and Itrat come together,” he said, referring to the Hadith al-Thaqalayn of the Prophet (pbuh).

Ali al-Shawiri, another member of the group and a member of the Iraqi Forum for Proximity of Religions, also appreciated the AQR for hosting the event.

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