Institute for Correctional Studies (ICOST) of Maldives Correctional Service in association with Institute of Quran and Sunnah has yesterday started two batches of Qira’at Course Level 1 and 2 at Asseyri Prison.
A total of 23 inmates are participating in the 11th batch of Qira’at Level 1, while 31 inmates are participating in the sixth batch of Level 2. The duration of Level 1 course is eight weeks while the duration of Level 2 course is four months.
The two courses will be conducted by facilitators from Institute of Quran and Sunnah and is targeted to those inmates who can fluently recite the Holy Quran and are interested to learn the field of Qira’at.
This course is a part of Maldives Correctional Service’s efforts to rehabilitate inmates for successful reintegration into society. In addition, ICOST continues to conduct several educational and skill-based courses for inmates.
