Bitlis celebrates graduation of 86 female Quran memorizers

In Bitlis, Turkey, 86 female students completed their Quran memorization training and received certification during a graduation ceremony. The graduates came from two institutions: 60 students from the Fatih Yatılı Hafızlık Kur'an Kursu and 26 from the Hacı Hikmet Ersan Hafızlık Yatılı Kur'an Kursu.

The ceremony was attended by Bitlis Governor Ahmet Karakaya, local officials, religious leaders, and community members. During his address, Governor Karakaya highlighted the spiritual and madrasa culture of Bitlis. He emphasized the responsibility that comes with memorizing the Quran, stating, “Your work is difficult and laborious. You are obliged to teach what you have learned, or even to live it.” He concluded by congratulating the graduates, their families, and their teachers for this achievement.