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"Sultan of Students" ... Moroccan social event honoring Quran memorizers

A Quran memorizer awarded as “Sultan of Students”
A Quran memorizer awarded as “Sultan of Students”

(Photo-feature by Mustafa Marini) RABAT, Aug 19 (KUNA) -- Dating back to the 17th century, "Sultan of the Students" Moroccan social event played a key role in proliferating the memorization of the Holy Quran.
Towns and cities in Morocco still commemorate those achieving full memorization of the Quran, bestowing the title of "Sultan of Students" to those dedicated students of knowledge. (end) mrn.gta