According to the Dar-ol-Quran Center of the holy shrine’s Astan (custodianship), a number of women and girls who have learned the Holy Book by heart attended the event.
It was held by the center’s women Quranic activities section on Thursday.
Amal al-Matouri, the head of the section, said 50 girls from Basra took part in the program, which included recitation of the Quran by some of the girls and a speech about the Holy Book’s messages and mission.
She added that there was also a competition on interpretation of the Quran.
Quranic activities have significantly developed in Iraq since the 2003 overthrow of former dictator Saddam Hussein.
There has been a growing trend of Quranic programs such as competitions, recitation sessions and educational programs held in the country in recent years.