21Sep2004 King Fahd Complex prints 180 million copies of Holy Quran in two decades

Al-Madinah, 21st September 2004

The King Fahd Complex for Printing the Holy Quran has produced over 180 million copies of the Holy Quran during the past 20 years.

A latest annual report issued by the Complex said that it has distributed 173 million copies of the Holy Quran in Arabic thus far. The Complex also produces copies of the Holy Quran with interpretation in various languages of the world.

Establishment of the Complex was part of the Kingdom’s pioneering role in serving Islam and Muslims worldwide and reflected recognition of the importance of having a specialized body for service of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah (teachings of the Prophet).

The Madinah-based Complex is spread over an area of 250,000 square-metres, and has capacity to produce 10 million copies of the Holy Quran annually. It also produces books on the Sunnah and the history of the Prophet.

The Complex provides interpretations of the Holy Quran in 44 languages, including 23 Asian, 10 European and 11 African languages.

A number of distinguished Ulema (Muslim scholars) and professors work in the Complex.

Source: SPA

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