HISTORIC RECITATION | Qari Abdul Basit | Surah Hijr Qiyamah & Qisaar | Green Point Track | 1966

30/10/1966 is a day edged in history where the legendary reciter Sheikh Ul Qurra Abdul Basit Abdus Samad drew a crowd of over 30,000 people at the famous Green Point Track in Cape Town, South Africa. Many people who were in attendance have shared their memories of this historic day. Long before the advertised time of the recitation, the ground and stands were filled with people who had come from far and wide, and all the surrounding area was packed with cars. As the recitation itself commenced, Sheikh Abdul Basits heavenly voice echoed though the stadium leaving the listeners in astonishment. After each breath the crowd responded sonorously. Many were in tears whilst hearing the verses of the Glorious Qur'an being recited in such a manner. It was a day that will never be forgotten by the mass community of of Cape Town and South Africa at large. This legendary recitation was recorded and released on vinyls at the time and later reproduced on cassettes. It was a classic hit and was purchased by countless people throughout the world who still hold these recitations very dearly to their hearts. This is the full uncut version of the powerful and heart touching recitation by Sheikh Abdul Basit at the Green Point Track