Outstanding reciters and memorizers of the Holy Qur'an and ritual choruses held a spiritual meeting in the presence of the supreme leader of the Islamic Revolution yesterday afternoon.
The Mehr News Agency reported that Ayatollah Khamenei stated that the Qur'an is the best remedy for the ailments that beset the Muslim world. He added, "Creating a Qur'anic atmosphere in the society will treat internal and social ailments, bestow light upon the society, boost public morale, and make it possible to combat hegemonic powers."
Referring to the progressive public movement of the Iranian society in getting close to the Qur'an, he added, "If the reciters get familiar with the Qur'anic concepts, they will help create a Qur'anic atmosphere in the society, and will have a deeper effect on people.
Expressing satisfaction over the youth's reception of the Qur'an, he said, "Instructors of the Qur'an should strive to promote familiarity with the Qur'anic concepts along with their sweet recitation.
At the end of this spiritual ceremony, evening prayers were led by Ayatollah Khamenei.