Saudi Arabia Is Sending 70 Imams To 35 Countries For Taraweeh Prayers This Ramadan

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Ramadan is just a few days away and Saudi magnanimity is best seen during the Holy Month. As part of the several initiatives that are being taken by the country for the holy month is one that sees hufaaz (those who have memorized the Quran) of Saudi being sent to different parts of the world to lead the taraweeh prayers.

According to the Saudi Gazette, 70 hufaaz will lead the taraweeh and tahajjud prayers throughout the month across 35 countries.

All the hufaaz that were selected belong to shariah colleges.

The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, Abdullatif Al-Asheikh has said: “The imams will spread the moderate message of Islam and foster ties between the Kingdom and the host countries.”

A workshop was also held for the hufaaz just days before they head out to the respective countries that they were assigned.

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