President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said the Holy Quran is Allah's final and complete book of guidance, serving as a comprehensive code of life for humanity.
"Teaching the proper recitation of the Quran, promoting its teachings and ideals, and continuing to serve the Holy Quran from generation to generation are religious responsibilities of Muslims," he said.
The President made the remarks when a delegation of International Qiraat Organisation Bangladesh Secretary General Sheikh Saad Saifullah Madani paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhabanon Tuesday, said a press release from the President's Press Wing.
During the meeting, the delegation discussed the dissemination of Quranic teachings, the practice of proper Quran recitation, initiatives to develop contemporary Qaris and Quran experts and further strengthening Bangladesh's representation in international Quran competitions.
They also emphasised the need to further consolidate and institutionalise Quran-centred education, research, Dawah and religious services.
The President listened attentively to the delegation's speech and the Quran recitation by International Qari Saidul Islam Asad and wished overall success of the conference.
At the meeting, International Qiraat Organisation Bangladesh formally invited the President to attend the International Qiraat Conference, scheduled to be held at the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram on November 12, as the chief guest.
The President accepted the invitation and assured the delegation of his presence at the conference.
The President's Military Secretary, Secretary and Press Secretary, along with representatives of International Qiraat Organisation Bangladesh, were present.
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