Photos: Sharjah Ruler tours Holy Quran Academy

Sharjah - He signed the first certificate issued by the Electronic Maqra'a section during his visit that will be given to those who complete the Holy Quran in any of its recitations.

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, visited the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah - the biggest Quran Academy in the world - on Saturday.
He signed the first certificate issued by the Electronic Maqra'a section during his visit that will be given to those who complete the Holy Quran in any of its recitations.
The Electronic Maqra'a section attracts those memorising the Holy Quran, developing their skills and performances with the support of mentors and specialised recitation instructors. It has 234 students from 84 countries, who have completed 303 readings in various recitations.
Sheikh Sultan also visited the various sections of the academy concerned with Quranic studies and research with the aim of supporting researchers and developing their skills. He toured the museums of the academy and reviewed the exhibited manuscripts and items.
The academy includes seven museums: The Holy Quran Museum, the Seven Readings Museum, the Museum of The Pillars of Qur'an, the Museum of the Recitation Mentors, the Museum of the Kaaba Kiswa, the Museum of the Valuable Prints of the Qur'an, and the Hall of Scientific Quranic Miracles.
The academy is built with the area of 75,000sqm in the shape of the Islamic eight-pointed star with 43 domes, and design inspired by Fatimi, Mamluki, and Andulusi styles, similar to other architectural designs in Sharjah.

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