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Iran says Quran 'memorization' schools to expand

May 16, 2026, 03:43 GMT+1
Young school children in Iran with abridged copies of the Qur'an, undated file photo
Young school children in Iran with abridged copies of the Qur'an, undated file photo

Iran’s Education Ministry said Quran-related activities and prayer programs are continuing online as schools remain virtual, with 200 school for memorising Qur'an set to open this year.

Mikail Bagheri, director general for Quran, Etrat and Prayer Affairs at the ministry, told ILNA news agency that Quran instruction is continuing through online platforms alongside other school subjects.

He said Quran classes in primary schools are taught by general teachers, while specialized Quran instructors handle the subject in secondary education.

Bagheri also said Iran launched around 200 official Quran memorization schools across the country last year and plans to expand the program further.

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