Amman, May 22 (Petra) – Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Holy Places, Dr. Mohammad Khalayleh, on Thursday honored 171 graduates, who had fully or partially memorized the Holy Quran at Omareyah Schools.

During the honoring ceremony, the minister noted Jordan's commitment, under His Majesty King Abdullah II's leadership, to facilitate and support teaching, learning, and recitation activities of the Holy Quran.

The minister added that this effort is achieved at Quranic centers across the Kingdom by organizing and taking part in international and local Quran memorization competitions and allocating an endowment allocation to spend on printing, teaching, and learning the Holy Quran.

The minister also praised the role of Omareyah Schools as a "distinguished" academic institution that combines knowledge and Quran memorization, emphasizing the importance of reflecting Quran values on people's behavior and reality.

Meanwhile, Director General of Omareyah Schools, Dr. Hiam Ramadan, noted the schools' interest in Quran memorization and recitation as part of an "enrichment" curriculum that complements its school-centered value ??programs, valuing the ministry's efforts in the related contexts.
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