The Mauritanian delegation, also including prayer leaders of mosques from the African country, were welcomed by officials of the holy shrine’s Astan (custodianship), Qafqn.org website reported.
They also paid a visit to the radio channel of the Astan and attended a live program hosted by Iraqi Quran master Ali al-Khafaji.
They then held a meeting with the radio channel’s director Abdul Latif al-Hassanawi.
During the visit, the Mauritanian delegation discussed cooperation in Quranic fields and organizing joint programs with the Astan.
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is a country in the Maghreb region of western North Africa.
The country’s population is estimated to be about 4 million and virtually all Mauritanians are Muslims.
Quranic activities and programs are very popular in the African country.