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Libya's Ramadan tradition: Quran memorization on wooden boards

As Ramadan arrives in Libya, interest in Quran memorization courses surges. Children in Tripoli's Al Baz Mosque continue the tradition of memorizing Quranic verses written on wooden boards, a method still practiced across many African countries.

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Libyas Ramadan tradition: Quran memorization on wooden boards

With the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan in Libya, interest in Quran memorization courses is increasing.

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Libyas Ramadan tradition: Quran memorization on wooden boards

The traditional method of memorization, where verses are written on wooden boards, continues to be practiced in Libya, as in many African countries.

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Libyas Ramadan tradition: Quran memorization on wooden boards

Children of different age groups in Libya memorize the Quran by reading the verses written on wooden boards at Al Baz Mosque in the capital, Tripoli.

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Libyas Ramadan tradition: Quran memorization on wooden boards