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The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs in the Gaza Strip honored 1,000 male and female memorizers (Huffaz) of the Holy Quran on Thursday during a central ceremony sponsored by an Algerian association, celebrating their completion of memorizing the entire Quran amid broad public participation and the attendance of the honorees' families.
​The ceremony was preceded by a Quranic procession featuring memorizers of various age groups carrying copies of the Holy Quran and chanting religious hymns (tawashih and anasheed), reflecting the determination of Gaza's residents to continue teaching and memorizing the Quran despite the exceptional circumstances facing the Strip.
​The event included Quranic recitations and speeches praising the perseverance of the people of Gaza in pursuing education and Quran memorization despite the repercussions of war and the challenges confronting educational and religious institutions.
​Organizers affirmed that the graduation of 1,000 memorizers reflects the younger generations' steadfast adherence to their religious identity and values, noting that Quranic study circles and centers continue operating thanks to community support and the dedication of teachers and supervisors.
​The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates of appreciation and commemorative shields to the male and female memorizers amid an atmosphere of joy and pride among their families and attendees. Scenes from the Quranic procession and honoring ceremony garnered widespread engagement across social media platforms, where activists shared photos and video clips documenting the large turnout and commending the efforts of teachers and Quranic centers in continuing to educate youth despite the harsh living and educational conditions left by the war.
​Source: Rum News Agency