Ahlul Bayt News Agency ; Winners of the national Quran competition for the mentally challenged in Egypt were honored Monday, September 20, in a ceremony in the capital Cairo.
According to Al-Yawm Daily, the ceremony was attended by Khalid Al-Jundi head of Azhari Satellite TV which sponsored the contest.
He said the Quran competition for the mentally challenged was organized for the first time in the Islamic world. It was held last month by Egypt’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs.
Mr. Al-Jundi said that Azhari Satellite TV has plans to air programs for helping the mentally challenged to memorize the holy Quran.
It will give them a chance to learn from the teachings of the Quran and feel dignified about themselves, he added.
Winners of the contest received their awards later in the ceremony.
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