Cairo
Abd al-Basit Abd al-Samad, from Armant in Upper Egypt, was one of the best-loved reciters of the Qur'an of the twentieth century, known for his breath control…
Abd al-Basit Abd al-Samad, from Armant in Upper Egypt, was one of the best-loved reciters of the Qur'an of the twentieth century, known for his breath control and range. His recordings were broadcast around the world, he recited in many countries, and he was the first head of the reciters' syndicate in Egypt. He passed away in 1988. His grave is in the cemeteries south of the Qarafa, where visitors from many countries come to pray for him.